Kellog Pond, Springbrook Creek Watershed (CW21)
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Kellog Pond, Springbrook Creek Watershed (CW21)
Kellog Pond (1441100)
32 Acres
Natural Community
Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results that use predicted flow and temperature based on landscape features and related assumptions. Ranges of flow and temperature associated with specific aquatic life communities (fish, macroinvertebrates) help biologists identify appropriate resource management goals. Wisconsin Natural Communities.
Impounded Flowing Water
Year Last Monitored
This is the most recent date of monitoring data stored in SWIMS. Additional surveys for fish and habitat may be available subsequent to this date.
2019
Good
 
Langlade
Trout Water 
Trout Waters are represented by Class I, Class II or Class III waters. These classes have specific ecological characteristics and management actions associated with them. For more information regarding Trout Classifications, see the Fisheries Trout Class Webpages.
No
Outstanding or Exceptional 
Wisconsin has designated many of the state's highest quality waters as Outstanding Resource Waters (ORWs) or Exceptional Resource Waters (ERWs). Waters designated as ORW or ERW are surface waters which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, support valuable fisheries and wildlife habitat, have good water quality, and are not significantly impacted by human activities. ORW and ERW status identifies waters that the State of Wisconsin has determined warrant additional protection from the effects of pollution. These designations are intended to meet federal Clean Water Act obligations requiring Wisconsin to adopt an 'antidegradation' policy that is designed to prevent any lowering of water quality - especially in those waters having significant ecological or cultural value.
No
Impaired Water 
A water is polluted or 'impaired' if it does not support full use by humans, wildlife, fish and other aquatic life and it is shown that one or more of the pollutant criteria are not met.
No

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use
The use the water currently supports. This is not a designation or classification; it is based on the current condition of the water. Information in this column is not designed for, and should not be used for, regulatory purposes.
Impounded Flowing Water
This classification includes waterbodies created by dams (mill ponds, reservoirs, flowages, and other impoundments) with a residence time of 14 days or more (under summer (June – Sept) mean low flow conditions with a 1 in 10 year recurrence interval (US EPA 2000)). Many natural lakes also have dams or water level control structures. However, to be included in the Impounded Flowing Waters category, the dam or water level control structure, must account for more than half of a waterbody’s maximum depth. Impoundments with a residence time of less than 14 days should be covered under the rivers and stream assessment methodology process.
Attainable Use
The use that the investigator believes the water could achieve through managing "controllable" sources. Beaver dams, hydroelectric dams, low gradient streams, and naturally occurring low flows are generally not considered controllable. The attainable use may be the same as the current use or it may be higher.
Default FAL
Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.
Designated Use
This is the water classification legally recognized by NR102 and NR104, Wis. Adm. Code. The classification determines water quality criteria and effluent limits. Waters obtain designated uses through classification procedures.
Default FAL
Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.

Overview

Antigo Lake is 32 acres in size and is comprised of a series of four interconnected basins. Maximum depth is 16 feet with an average depth is 7 feet. The drainage area of Antigo Lake is approximately 34.3 square miles. Spot checks of dissolved oxygen conditions in the lake during algal blooms show super saturated levels above 20 mg/L at the waters surface and under 3 mg/L only a few feet below the surface. These dissolved oxygen levels reveal that the summer algal blooms are having adverse chemical effects on the lake, which in turn effects the lake’s fish population.

Antigo Lake offers a diverse recreational resource, but has a history of water quality problems including algae blooms, and excess levels of sediment, nutrients and organic matter which limit its use.

Date  2002

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Historical Description

Source: 1977, Surface Water Resources of Langlade County Kellog Pond T-31-N, R-11-E, Sec. 29, Surface Acres = 32.3, Maximum Depth = 7 feet, Secchi Disk = 4 feet.

A hard water drainage lake (impoundment) having slightly alkaline, clear water of low transparency. This impoundment is located on Spring Brook Creek within the city limits of Antigo. Its primary purpose is to control flood waters. A water control structure of approximately 3 head feet is present. The fish population within the impounded area is unknown, however, Spring Brook Creek above Kellog Pond is a classified trout stream. Public access is available at several road crossings. Of the 2.19 miles of shoreline, 0.65 mile is public.

Date  1977

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

Recommendations

Comprehensive Planning Studies
34945314
Lake Management Plan Development
34945314
Lake Management Plan Development
34945317
Shoreland Monitoring, Assessment, Inventory
Grant LPL-1363-10 - Shoreland Assessment, Inventory or Monitoring
Comprehensive Planning Studies
34945317
Develop/Distribute Newsletter
Stormwater Planning, Implementation
Educate the public concerning the impacts of stormwater to Antigo Lake and Spring Brook.

Management Goals

Wisconsin's Water Quality Standards provide qualitative and quantitative goals for waters that are protective of Fishable, Swimmable conditions [Learn more]. Waters that do not meet water quality standards are considered impaired and restoration actions are planned and carried out until the water is once again fishable and swimmable

Management goals can include creation or implementation of a Total Maximum Daily Load analysis, a Nine Key Element Plan, or other restoration work, education and outreach and more. If specific recommendations exist for this water, they will be displayed below online.

Monitoring

Monitoring the condition of a river, stream, or lake includes gathering physical, chemical, biological, and habitat data. Comprehensive studies often gather all these parameters in great detail, while lighter assessment events will involve sampling physical, chemical and biological data such as macroinvertebrates. Aquatic macroinvertebrates and fish communities integrate watershed or catchment condition, providing great insight into overall ecosystem health. Chemical and habitat parameters tell researchers more about human induced problems including contaminated runoff, point source dischargers, or habitat issues that foster or limit the potential of aquatic communities to thrive in a given area. Wisconsin's Water Monitoring Strategy was recenty updated.

Grants and Management Projects

Project Name (Click for Details)Year Started
ANTIGO LAKE DISTRICT: Antigo Lake District Water Quality Management Plan1998
ANTIGO LAKE DISTRICT: Antigo Lake Management Planning Project, Phase 12010
ANTIGO LAKE DISTRICT: Antigo Lakes AIS Control & Prevention Project: Phase 1 2013-20162013
ANTIGO LAKE DISTRICT: Antigo Lake Management Planning Project, Phase 22010
ANTIGO LAKE DISTRICT: Antigo Lake District - Fairgrounds Runoff Maint. Plan2001
Fish Propagation Actions2001

Monitoring Projects

WBICOfficial Waterbody NameStation IDStation NameEarliest Fieldwork DateLatest Fieldwork DateView StationView Data
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10042051Antigo Lake - EastBasin [Herbicide Monitoring Site 3]8/18/200910/20/2014MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10003215Antigo Lake7/27/19997/27/2017MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)343073Kellog Pond - Deep Hole8/8/19858/23/2010MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10031332Antigo Lakes - Middle Basin (Basin 2) - Deepest Spot6/28/20104/9/2019MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10020136Antigo Lake -- AccessMapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10021013Antigo Lake At Watson Road9/14/19899/14/1989MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10031333Antigo Lakes - Lower Basin (Basin 1) - Deepest Spot Near Dam6/28/20108/23/2010MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10022874Spring Brook Above Bridge At The End Of Virginia St.7/24/20127/24/2012MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10042050Antigo Lake - Mid Basin [Herbicide Monitoring Site 2]6/5/20147/2/2014MapData
1440800Spring Brook10022874Spring Brook Above Bridge At The End Of Virginia St.7/24/20127/24/2012MapData
1441100Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond)10042049Antigo Lake - West Basin [Herbicide Monitoring Site 1]6/5/20147/2/2014MapData

Watershed Characteristics

Antigo Lake (Kellog Pond) is located in the Springbrook Creek watershed which is 69.77 mi². Land use in the watershed is primarily agricultural (56.70%), forest (26.40%) and a mix of grassland (7.50%) and other uses (9.50%). This watershed has 99.73 stream miles, 65.96 lake acres and 977.95 wetland acres.

Nonpoint Source Characteristics

This watershed is ranked High for runoff impacts on streams, Medium for runoff impacts on lakes and High for runoff impacts on groundwater and therefore has an overall rank of High. This value can be used in ranking the watershed or individual waterbodies for grant funding under state and county programs.However, all waters are affected by diffuse pollutant sources regardless of initial water quality. Applications for specific runoff projects under state or county grant programs may be pursued. For more information, go to surface water program grants.

Natural Community

Kellog Pond is considered a Impounded Flowing Water under the state's Natural Community Determinations.

Natural communities (stream and lake natural communities) represent model results and DNR staff valiation processes that confirm or update predicted conditions based on flow and temperature modeling from historic and current landscape features and related variables. Predicated flow and temperatures for waters are associated predicated fish assemblages (communities). Biologists evaluate the model results against current survey data to determine if the modeled results are corect and whether biological indicators show water quaity degradation. This analysis is a core component of the state's resource management framework. Wisconsin's Riverine Natural Communities.

This classification includes waterbodies created by dams (mill ponds, reservoirs, flowages, and other impoundments) with a residence time of 14 days or more (under summer (June – Sept) mean low flow conditions with a 1 in 10 year recurrence interval (US EPA 2000)). Many natural lakes also have dams or water level control structures. However, to be included in the Impounded Flowing Waters category, the dam or water level control structure, must account for more than half of a waterbody’s maximum depth. Impoundments with a residence time of less than 14 days should be covered under the rivers and stream assessment methodology process.