Park Creek Pond
Douglas County, Wisconsin9 acresView mapDirections
Wisconsin DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Park Creek Pond. Here is what has been measured.
- 7 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Park Creek Pond in Douglas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 9 acres.
Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Park Creek Pond. DNR survey details →
Park Creek Pond is a 9-acre lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 7 feet. The lake supports 2 documented fish species including Panfish and Trout. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-08-17. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Park Creek Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Park Creek Pond
These are the measurements Wisconsin DNR publishes for Park Creek Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 18 µg/L. TSI 46.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 18µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 46 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Park Creek Pond.
A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Park Creek Pond’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Lake Details
Max depth
7 ft
Surface area
9 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Wisconsin DNR
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Park Creek Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Park Creek Pond (completed 1972), built primarily for other on the Park Creek; earth-type dam, 12 ft tall and 470 ft long.
- Surface area
- 11 ac
- Normal storage
- 30 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 60 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Douglas County
All listed purposes: Other;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID WI00461 · Operator website
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Park Creek Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Solon Springs Village OfSolon Springs · 1.4 mi away · NPDES WI0061115Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Park Creek Pond
Where is Park Creek Pond?
- Park Creek Pond is a lake in Douglas County, Wisconsin. Its water-quality measurements are published by Wisconsin DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Park Creek Pond?
- Park Creek Pond in Douglas County, Wisconsin has water-quality measurements published by Wisconsin DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 9 acres.
Is Park Creek Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Park Creek Pond?
- Park Creek Pond has a maximum depth of 7 feet. The lake covers 9 acres.
What fish are in Park Creek Pond?
- Fish species found in Park Creek Pond include Panfish, Trout. Park Creek Pond is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin.
What did the DNR fisheries survey find at Park Creek Pond?
- Wisconsin DNR lists Trout as common on Park Creek Pond. A DNR fisheries survey reports fish abundance and catch rates, not water quality. LakeQuality shows Park Creek Pond’s water-quality measurements separately. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Can I fish at Park Creek Pond?
- Public access to Park Creek Pond is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Wisconsin's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX2 samples · 2022
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity in Water
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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