Stissing Pond
Dutchess County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Stissing Pond is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Dutchess County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Dutchess County, Stissing Pond ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Dutchess County
Nearby Lakes in Dutchess County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Stissing 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 NY1305-0010 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.2 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-27
Monitoring stations: 1