Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot
Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot in Belknap County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 17.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.3 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot →
Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Belknap County, Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot ranks #24 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency, last sampled 2024-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 17.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 14.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 17.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 14.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot
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EPA Impairment Status
Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NHLAK700060201-05 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.39 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #24 of 27 lakes in Belknap County
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Frequently asked questions about Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot
Where is Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot?
- Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot is a lake in Belknap County, New Hampshire. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot?
- Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot in Belknap County, New Hampshire has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Phosphorus: 17.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 14.3 µg/L.
Is Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Shellcamp Pond-Deep Spot has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 14.3 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-21.
Collected and reported by
- New Hampshire Department Of Environmental Services (BEACH)
1111330018 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- 10-115-01-1 F ~ LACHAT; Total Phosphorus- Manual persulfate digest
- CHLOROPHYLL A-B-C DETERMINATION (MODIFIED)
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database