Park Creek Pond
Park Creek Pond in Douglas County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. 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 →
- Max depth
- 7 ft
- Area
- 9 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Park Creek Pond has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Park Creek Pond, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded phosphorus, but not water clarity and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
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 with 7 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-08-17. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Park Creek Pond
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 18 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 18 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
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 a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Park Creek Pond — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. 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
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 7 ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Recreation & Access
- Upper Saint Croix Lake - NorthPublic
- South Beach AvenuePublic
- East Main StreetPublic
- Upper Saint Croix Lake - SouthPublic
- East Nelson AvenuePublic
- South Brancel RoadPublic
Showing 6 of 7 documented landings from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory.
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Park Creek Pond
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.
Graded lakes near Park Creek Pond
Park Creek Pond has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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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. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — there is not enough recent sampling to assign a letter.
What is the water quality grade for Park Creek Pond?
- Park Creek Pond in Douglas County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 18 µg/L. Maximum depth: 7 ft. Surface area: 9 acres.
Is Park Creek Pond safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Park Creek Pond is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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 a water-quality grade. LakeQuality does not assign an A–F grade on Park Creek Pond — official chemistry is on file, not a letter. Catch rate is not a swim clearance and is not a weekly bite report.
Are there boat ramps on Park Creek Pond?
- Park Creek Pond has 7 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Upper Saint Croix Lake - North, South Beach Avenue, East Main Street, Upper Saint Croix Lake - South, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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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)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory