Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
Windsor County, Vermont5 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
↓ down from C at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #8 of 8 in the county
- Public access
Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds in Windsor County, Vermont has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 35.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L. Surface area: 5 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.3 ft
- Area
- 5 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 35.4 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is a 5-acre mesotrophic lake in Windsor County, Vermont. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Windsor County, Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, VT DEC, last sampled 2024-09-03. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyElevated nutrients
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.
The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus 35.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 5 µg/L. TSI 53. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 35.4 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.219 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.49 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +5.71 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Muckross (completed 1900), built primarily for recreation on the Black River-Tr; concrete-type dam, 20 ft tall and 91 ft long.
- Surface area
- 5 ac
- Normal storage
- 0 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 51 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.55 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- STATE OF VERMONT - FPR
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID VT00319 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.08 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Windsor County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Windsor County
Frequently asked questions about Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
Where is Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds?
- Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is a lake in Windsor County, Vermont. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds?
- Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds in Windsor County, Vermont has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 35.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L. Surface area: 5 acres.
Is Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
91 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation
1VTDECWQ91 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- EPA approved Alternate Test Procedure for 4500 P H. Has a 28 day hold without acid preservation.
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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.