Weldon Springs Lake
De Witt County, Illinois27 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Illinois EPA for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- 28 ft max depth
- Public access
Weldon Springs Lake in De Witt County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 27 acres.
Weldon Springs Lake is a 27-acre lake in De Witt County, Illinois with a maximum depth of 28 feet (10-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Weldon Springs Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Weldon Springs Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, noxious aquatic plants, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Weldon Springs Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Weldon Springs Lake
These are the measurements Illinois EPA publishes for Weldon Springs Lake, 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
28 ft
Average depth
10.3 ft
Surface area
27 acres
Shoreline
1.7 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Illinois EPA
Recreation & Access
- Weldon Springs LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Weldon Springs Lake
- Weldon Springs State Park Campground0.3 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Weldon Springs Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Weldon Springs Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption, Other.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_RED · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Weldon Springs Lake
Where is Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake is a lake in De Witt County, Illinois. Its water-quality measurements are published by Illinois EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake in De Witt County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 28 ft. Surface area: 27 acres.
Is Weldon Springs Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Weldon Springs Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, mercury, noxious aquatic plants, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), turbidity. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet and an average depth of 10.3 feet. The lake covers 27 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Weldon Springs Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake 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 Illinois's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Weldon Springs Lake?
- Weldon Springs Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Weldon Springs State Park Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Weldon Springs Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles