Hales Pond
Through our water quality monitoring program, we collect extensive data to track the health of our lakes and ponds. We measure water clarity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus and other indicators of water quality. This data helps us identify trends in declining water quality to address at-risk areas before it's too late.
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Note: This page updates throughout our monitoring season. Annual water quality reports will be available after the season is completed.
Hales Pond Snapshot
- Town(s): Fayette
- Acres: 76
- Mean Depth: 14 feet
- Max Depth: 50 feet
- Public Boat Launch: None
- Fishery: Hales Pond fishing
Secchi Depth
Secchi disk transparency (SDT) is an indicator of water clarity. To measure water clarity, a black and white disk is lowered into the water and the reading is taken at the depth at which it is no longer visible. Factors that affect water clarity include algal growth, zooplankton densities, natural water color, and suspended silt or sediment particles. For more information about temperature and dissolved oxygen in lakes and why this information is important, see our water quality monitoring page for more information.
Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen
These readings are obtained as an electronic sensor measures temperature (in degrees Celsius) and dissolved oxygen (in mg/L or ppm) as it is lowered at one meter intervals starting at the surface of the lake. After 15 meters readings are taken every other meter. For more information about temperature and dissolved oxygen in lakes and why this information is important, see our water quality monitoring page for more information.
2024 Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen readings:
2023 Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen readings:
