Salmo Pond
Salmo Pond in Dane County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
- Clarity
- 9.2 ft
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Area
- 3 acres
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Why Salmo Pond has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Salmo Pond, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by WI DNR and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Salmo Pond is a 3-acre lake in Dane County, Wisconsin with a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake supports 3 documented fish species including Panfish, Smallmouth Bass, and Trout.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2022-06-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Salmo Pond
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.2 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.2 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 15 ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Salmo Pond
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
WI DNR Lake Profile
Authoritative data from the Wisconsin DNR LakePages. 1 station on file (most recent sample 2022).
Fish Species (DNR-rated)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Salmo Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Cross Plains Wastewater Treatment FacilityCross Plains · 2.5 mi away · NPDES WI0020788Recent violation
- Capitol Sand & Gravel Co IncCross Plains · 4.6 mi away · NPDES WI0033286Recent violation
- Cross Plains VillageCross Plains, Village Of · 2.6 mi away · NPDES WI0065242
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.
Graded lakes near Salmo Pond
Salmo Pond has no grade, but these lakes within a short drive do.
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Frequently asked questions about Salmo Pond
What is the water quality grade for Salmo Pond?
- Salmo Pond in Dane County, Wisconsin is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 9.2 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 15 ft. Surface area: 3 acres.
Is Salmo Pond safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Salmo Pond is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Salmo Pond?
- Salmo Pond has a maximum depth of 15 feet. The lake covers 3 acres.
What fish are in Salmo Pond?
- Fish species found in Salmo Pond include Panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Trout. Salmo Pond is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
WIDNR_WQX1 sample · 2022
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.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
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