Truitt Pond is a 19-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chenango County, New York. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 6 other monitored lakes in Chenango County, Truitt Pond ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2020-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3.2 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
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Ranked #7 of 7 lakes in Chenango County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Truitt Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Truitt Bros Dam (completed 1947), built primarily for recreation on the TR-CHALKER CREEK; earth-type dam, 12 ft tall and 170 ft long.
- Surface area
- 19 ac
- Normal storage
- 42 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 60 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.25 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- WILLIAM H WEBER
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY00357 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.26 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Truitt Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- ShivteinuBinghamton · 2.8 mi away · NPDES NY0231274
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1