Robinson Pond is a 125-acre mesotrophic lake in Columbia County, New York. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Columbia County, Robinson Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.7 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.7 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
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Fishing Robinson Pond
Location
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Ranked #2 of 5 lakes in Columbia County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Robinson Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Robinson Pond Dam (completed 1915), built primarily for recreation on the ROELIFF JANSEN KILL; concrete-type dam, 17 ft tall and 80 ft long.
- Surface area
- 125 ac
- Normal storage
- 925 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 1,208 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 34 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- TACONIC SHORES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00267 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Robinson Pond 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 NY1308-0003 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Robinson Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lakeshore Sewage WorksCopake, Town Of · 3.3 mi away · NPDES NY0212628Recent violation
- Golf Course Road Sewage Works FacilityCopake, Town Of · 2.9 mi away · NPDES NY0261092
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: 2020-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1