Sage Pond is a 60-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Oswego County, New York. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Oswego County, Sage Pond ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-19. 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 5.4 ft. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
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Fishing Sage Pond
Location
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Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Oswego County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Sage Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Sage Pond Dam (completed 1957), built primarily for recreation on the BEAVERDAM BROOK; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 110 ft long.
- Surface area
- 60 ac
- Normal storage
- 280 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 330 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- LORTON LAKE ASSOCIATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00595 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Sage Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Cpp-Syracuse, IncChittenango · 3.9 mi away · NPDES NY0106615
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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1