Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
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Vermont DEC publishes the water-quality measurements for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds in Windsor County, Vermont has water-quality measurements published by Vermont DEC, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 4.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 35.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5 µg/L. Surface area: 5 acres.
Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is a 5-acre mesotrophic lake in Windsor County, Vermont. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyElevated nutrients
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is safe to swim in today is a call for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
These are the measurements Vermont DEC publishes for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 4.3 ft. Phosphorus 35.4 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 5 µg/L. TSI 53.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 4.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 35.4µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 5µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 53 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Surface area
5 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Vermont DEC
No bathymetric survey has been published for Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds, so its depth is not documented here.
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Fishing Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening4 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+1.49 µg/L/yr4 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+5.71 µg/L/yr4 years
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)
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Vermont DEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds?
- Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds in Windsor County, Vermont has water-quality measurements published by Vermont DEC, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Can I fish at Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds?
- Public access to Pond Known by Vtdec As Goulds is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Vermont's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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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)
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.