Water Detail - Poy Sippi Millpond, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02)

Poy Sippi Millpond, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02)

Poy Sippi Millpond (248300)

Size

62.16 Acres

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.

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

General Condition

Unknown

County

Waushara

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Outstanding or Exceptional

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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.

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.

Shallow Headwater

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Attainable Use

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Default FAL

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Designated Use

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Default FAL

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Overview

Poy Sippi Millpond, in the Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed, is a 62.16 acre lake that falls in Waushara County. This lake is managed for fishing and swimming and is currently not considered impaired.

Date 2011

Author Aquatic Biologist

Historical Description

Source: 1970, Surface Water Resources of Waushara County Poy Sippi Millpond T-19-N, R-13-E, Section 7 Surface Acres = 57.3; S.D.F. = 2.77; Maximum Depth = 7 feet.

A medium size, hard water impoundment on the Lower Pine River located at Poy Sippi. The littoral bottom materials are mostly sand and gravel along with some muck. The bottom is practically devoid of vegetation, and on the day of examination a profuse algae bloom was taking place. The dominant fish species present is the white sucker. Other species present include the northern pike, largemouth bass, black bullhead, and redhorse. Fishing is poor. Muskrats were present and green herons appeared to be nesting upstream. Observations indicate septic tank effluent flows into these surface waters. This added fertility probably accounts for the abundance of algae. Several irrigation pumps were noted along the shore. There are three dams at the east end of the pond. The center dam (5 foot head) holds back the main channel. The south dam provides power for a feed mill while the north dam is unused at the present time. The shoreline is well developed with many year around homes. A well developed access exists on the south shore in the form of a community park. A boat launching site and picnic area are included.

Date 1970

Author Surface Water Inventory Of Wisconsin

Poy Sippi Millpond, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02) Fish and Aquatic Life

Poy Sippi Millpond, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02) Recreation

Poy Sippi Millpond, Pine and Willow Rivers Watershed (WR02) Fish Consumption

Condition

Wisconsin has over 84,000 miles of streams, 15,000 lakes and milllions of acres of wetlands. Assessing the condition of this vast amount of water is challenging. The state's water monitoring program uses a media-based, cross-program approach to analyze water condition. An updated monitoring strategy (2015-2020) is now available. Compliance with Clean Water Act fishable, swimmable standards are located in the Executive Summary of Water Condition in 2018. See also the 'monitoring and projects' tab.

Reports

AIS Early Detection 2015 Data Form Poy Sippi Millpond 248300

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
Fish Propagation Actions	2001

Monitoring Projects

WBIC	Official Waterbody Name	Station ID	Station Name	Earliest Fieldwork Date	Latest Fieldwork Date	View Station	View Data
248300	Poy Sippi Millpond	10022236	Poy Sippi Millpond	7/1/2010	8/4/2015	Map	Data
248300	Poy Sippi Millpond	10049825	T19N,R13E,S7,NWSE	2/22/2018	2/22/2018	Map	Data
248300	Poy Sippi Millpond	10018790	Pine River -- Access			Map	Data

Watershed Characteristics

Poy Sippi Millpond is located in the Pine and Willow Rivers watershed which is 302.08 mi². Land use in the watershed is primarily forest (34.40%), agricultural (27.80%) and a mix of wetland (19.20%) and other uses (18.70%). This watershed has 377.48 stream miles, 11,273.01 lake acres and 33,136.61 wetland acres.

Nonpoint Source Characteristics

This watershed is ranked High for runoff impacts on streams, Not Ranked 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

Poy Sippi Millpond's natural community is not yet identified 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.