South Colwell Pond
Jefferson County, New York113 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NY DEC for this lake.
- 8 ft max depth
- Public access
South Colwell Pond in Jefferson County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
South Colwell Pond is a 113-acre lake in Jefferson County, New York with a maximum depth of 8 feet (5-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What South Colwell Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether South Colwell Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for South Colwell Pond
These are the measurements NY DEC publishes for South Colwell Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
8 ft
Average depth
4.5 ft
Surface area
113 acres
Shoreline
2.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by NY DEC
Recreation & Access
- South Colwell PondPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about South Colwell Pond
Where is South Colwell Pond?
- South Colwell Pond is a lake in Jefferson County, New York. Its water-quality measurements are published by NY DEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of South Colwell Pond?
- South Colwell Pond in Jefferson County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 8 ft. Surface area: 113 acres.
Is South Colwell Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is South Colwell Pond?
- South Colwell Pond has a maximum depth of 8 feet and an average depth of 4.5 feet. The lake covers 113 acres.
Are there boat ramps on South Colwell Pond?
- South Colwell Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Colwell Pond. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at South Colwell Pond?
- South Colwell Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by New York's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for South Colwell Pond come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory