Hayton Millpond, South Branch Manitowoc River Watershed (MA05)
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Hayton Millpond, South Branch Manitowoc River Watershed (MA05)
Hayton Millpond (79800)
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17.29 Acres
Natural Community
Shallow Lowland
Year Last Monitored
2015
Fair
 
Calumet
Trout Water 
No
Outstanding or Exceptional 
No
Impaired Water 
No

Fish and Aquatic Life

Current Use
Shallow Lowland
Attainable Use
Default FAL
Designated Use
Default FAL

Overview

Hayton Pond is an impoundment of the South Branch of the Manitowoc River and covers 26.6 surface
acres. The maximum depth is 6 feet and the mean depth is 2.0 feet. The shoreline totals 2.05 miles, of
which 0.01 miles are publicly owned. The pond lies in a 104.0 square mile watershed. A few northern
pike and panfish are present, but carp, bullheads, and sucker and minnow species predominate (Kamke 1995).

In 1990, routine fish monitoring identified high levels of PCB in fish from a portion of the South Branch
Manitowoc River. Fish sampled showed PCB concentrations that exceeded state water quality standards and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) human health fish consumption guidelines. A fish consumption advisory (Do Not Eat Any Fish) currently exists for the study area (See Health Advisory Map in protective sheets). An investigation of the water, sediment and fish tissues conducted between 1992 and 1994 identified contamination in eight miles of river stretching from Hayton Millpond, and impoundment on the South Branch Manitowoc River, through Pine Creek, a Hayton Millpond tributary, and Jordan Creek, a tributary to Pine Creek adjacent to the city of New Holstein. This area was selected by the WDNR as a priority sediment remediation demonstration project site. The study area is referred to as the Hayton Area Remediation Project (HARP).

A cleanup investigation began in January, 1995. Foth and Van Dyke, in association with Asci
Corporation, were selected by the WDNR and Wisconsin Department of Administration (WDOA) to
conduct a remedial investigation and feasibility study on select soils and sediments in Calumet County. Field sampling completed in August 1995 characterized the extent and magnitude of PCB contamination. The study suggests soil and sediments in drainage ditches in the northeast section of New Holstein are the source of the contamination. Field sampling will be conducted in 1996 to complete the characterization efforts. The WDNR is working in partnership with key stakeholders in the Hayton/New Holstein areas to complete characterization, conduct a feasibility study and develop a risk management strategy for PCB' s in the project area (Foth and Van Dyke 1996). For more information on the HARP site refer to the Remedial Investigation Report Hayton Area Remediation Project, February 1996, Volume I and II Text and Volume I and II Appendices.

Date  2002

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Overview

Hayton Millpond is located in Calmet County near the Village of New Holstein. In the early 1990s, the WDNR found PCBs in Hayton Millpond and more than six miles upstream between the Village of New Holstein and the Millpond. The Killsnake Wildlife Area is immediately downstream of the millpond. Presently the WDNR and Tecumseh Products Company, working on a voluntary basis, have developed a remediation plan for the "source area" just north of the village. The PCB concentrations in the source area range from less than one mg/kg to 2,500 mg/kg.

As a first phase of this plan scheduled for 2000, all sediment with PCB concentrations of more than 50 mg/kg will be removed. The sediments will be properly disposed at a cost of about $700,000, with partial funding from the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. Removal of additional PCB contaminated sediments in the source area is anticipated for 2001. Remediation plans for the downstream areas will likely be completed in 2001 or 2002. Issues that need to be resolved for the downstream areas include whether to remove sediment in major deposition areas along Pine Creek or construct a new channel to replace about four miles of natural stream channel. Another difficult issue is when and whether to remove the dam at Hayton.

Date  2000

Author   Aquatic Biologist

Historical Description

Source: 1971, Surface Water Resources of Calumet County Hayton Pond, T18N, R20E, Section 16 (11), Area = 26.6 acres, Maximum depth = 6 feet, Secchi Disk = 1.5 feet.

Hayton Pond is an impoundment of the South Branch Manitowoc River containing turbid hard water. Water levels are maintained by a 6-foot head spillway type dam. The only access available is navigable water access via the inlet and outlet and walk-in access from U.S. Highway 151. The fishery consists of northern pike, bluegill, pumpkinseed, channel catfish, black bullhead, carp, white of common sucker, and redhorse. Carp are by far the most dominant species. Use problems include heavy algae blooms, carp, fluctuating water levels, and pollution in the form of silt and effluent from the Chilton Sewage Plant. The pond supports a significant muskrat population and a few migrant puddle ducks. Hunting is allowed. Developments consist of seven dwellings and a bar. It is surrounded by privately owned land and the dam is privately owned.

Date  1971

Author   Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

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Fish and Aquatic Life - Default Waters do not have a specific use designation subcategory but are considered fishable, swimmable waters.