Thiensville Millpond
Ozaukee County, WisconsinLimited DataHypereutrophic
On the LakeGrade rubric Thiensville Millpond fails the cutoffs — a TSI of 78 and persistent algal pressure put it in the bottom tier. Clarity, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a all rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.
Hypereutrophic conditions mean the lake is operating at the upper end of the productivity scale, with all the bloom risk that implies. The lake's maximum depth is not yet documented in state morphometric records — context for its physical structure remains limited. The lake's surface area is not consistently recorded across state datasets — physical context remains partial. Within the 9 graded lakes of Ozaukee County, Thiensville Millpond sits at rank 8, near the bottom of the county list.
Thiensville Millpond has no invasive species recorded in Wisconsin state databases as of 2024, though prevention practices still apply at all access points. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Thiensville Millpond, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Wisconsin DNR Surface Water, last sampled 2024-08-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 166 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 78.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 166 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 78 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 9 lakes in Ozaukee County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Thiensville Millpond holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BBark LakeWashington County · 11.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BWatts LakeOzaukee County · 12.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- CMilwaukee Harbor LakeMilwaukee County · 13.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CMilwaukee Harbor North Half LakeMilwaukee County · 14 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Fish and recreation data from Wisconsin DNR Lakes
Most recent sample: 2024-08-19
Monitoring stations: 1