Vinica Pond
Hampden County, Massachusetts11 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from A at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #3 of 4 in the county
- Limited data
Vinica Pond in Hampden County, Massachusetts has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Surface area: 10.6 acres.
- Area
- 11 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Chlorophyll-a
- 5.2 µg/L
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Vinica Pond is a 11-acre mesotrophic lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Hampden County, Vinica Pond ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, MassDEP, last sampled 2016-08-30. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 5.2 µg/L. TSI 47. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 5.2 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Vinica Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Vinica Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Vinica Pond Dam, built primarily for recreation on the Vinica Brook; earth-type dam, 13 ft tall and 335 ft long.
- Surface area
- 10.6 ac
- Normal storage
- 36 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 105 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- The Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MA00538 · Operator website
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in Hampden County
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Frequently asked questions about Vinica Pond
Where is Vinica Pond?
- Vinica Pond is a lake in Hampden County, Massachusetts. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Vinica Pond?
- Vinica Pond in Hampden County, Massachusetts has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Chlorophyll-a (algae): 5.2 µg/L. Surface area: 10.6 acres.
Is Vinica Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
3 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
MASSDEP3 samples · 2016
Analytical methods
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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.