Willard Pond East End
Box Elder County, UtahView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run above the regional average.
- Eutrophic
- #12 of 15 in the county
- Limited data
Willard Pond East End in Box Elder County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 123 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.4 ft
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 123 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Willard Pond East End is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Box Elder County, Utah. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Box Elder County, Willard Pond East End ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Utah DWQ, last sampled 2025-09-29. 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 D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus 123 µg/L. TSI 62. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 123 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fishing Willard Pond East End
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 7 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.055 m/yr | 7 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +18.59 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.87 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 15 lakes in Box Elder County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Willard Pond East End holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Willard Pond East End
Where is Willard Pond East End?
- Willard Pond East End is a lake in Box Elder County, Utah. LakeQuality grades it D for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Willard Pond East End?
- Willard Pond East End in Box Elder County, Utah has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 123 µg/L.
Is Willard Pond East End safe to swim in?
- The D is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Utah Department Of Environmental Quality
UTAHDWQ_WQX10 samples · 2025
Analytical methods
- Field Measurements
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
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.