Pleasure Lake is a 218-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sullivan County, New York. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Sullivan County, Pleasure Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 218 acres |
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Fishing Pleasure Lake
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Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Sullivan County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pleasure Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Pleasure Lake Dam (completed 1875), built primarily for recreation on the SHELDRAKE STREAM; earth-type dam, 35 ft tall and 470 ft long.
- Surface area
- 218 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,103 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,738 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 13.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- FALLSBURG FISH AND BOAT CLUB INC
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00345 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Pleasure Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1402-0055 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
30 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Pleasure Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 3 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 13 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- South Fallsburg (T) WwtpSouth Fallsburg · 1.5 mi away · NPDES NY0024520MajorRecent violation
- Consolidated Kiamesha Sewer DistrictMonticello · 2.9 mi away · NPDES NY0030724MajorRecent violation
- Monticello (V) StpMonticello · 4.3 mi away · NPDES NY0022454MajorRecent violation
- Avon WwtpWoodridge · 1 mi away · NPDES NY0023493Recent violation
- R And B Energy Inc South Fallsburg PlantSouth Fallsburg · 1.1 mi away · NPDES NY0234231Recent violation
- Riverside EstatesWoodridge · 1.6 mi away · NPDES NY0032409Recent 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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1