Pattaconk Reservoir
Pattaconk Reservoir in Middlesex County, Connecticut has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Surface area: 55.5 acres.
- Area
- 56 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
Pattaconk Reservoir is a 56-acre mesotrophic lake in Middlesex County, Connecticut. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Middlesex County, Pattaconk Reservoir ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2023-07-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.8 µg/L | Not graded |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Pattaconk Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pattaconk Reservoir is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pattaconk Reservoir Dam (completed 1932), built primarily for recreation on the Pattaconk Brook; earth-type dam, 23 ft tall and 416 ft long.
- Surface area
- 55.5 ac
- Normal storage
- 772 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 824 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Connecticut DEEP
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID CT00398 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Middlesex County
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Frequently asked questions about Pattaconk Reservoir
Where is Pattaconk Reservoir?
- Pattaconk Reservoir is a lake in Middlesex County, Connecticut. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pattaconk Reservoir?
- Pattaconk Reservoir in Middlesex County, Connecticut has a water quality grade of B (Good). Phosphorus: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.8 µg/L. Surface area: 55.5 acres.
Is Pattaconk Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pattaconk Reservoir has a water quality grade of B (Good). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- Connecticut Department Of Energy And Environmental Protection
CT_DEP01_WQX10 samples · 2023
Analytical methods
- Total Phosphorus After Block Digestion
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
- Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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.