Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township
Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township in Iron County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 21 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 565 acres.
- Clarity
- 21 ft
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Area
- 565 acres
- Type
- Oligotrophic
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township is a 565-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Iron County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 50 feet. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Iron County, Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2021-08-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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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.
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
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Water Quality Grade: B (Good)
Crystal clear, you can see 21 ft down. Phosphorus level: 8.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 34.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 21 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 34 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 50 ft |
| Surface Area | 565 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Bass LakePublic
- Hagerman Lake Recreation AreaPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.98 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.2 µg/L/yr | 4 |
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 21 lakes in Iron County
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Frequently asked questions about Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township
Where is Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township?
- Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it B for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township?
- Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township in Iron County, Michigan has a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 21 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 50 ft. Surface area: 565 acres.
Is Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township safe to swim in?
- Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township has a water quality grade of B (Good). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township?
- Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township has a maximum depth of 50 feet. The lake covers 565 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township?
- Hagerman Lake Central Basin; Alvin Township has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Bass Lake, Hagerman Lake Recreation Area. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
50 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS50 samples · 2017–2021
Analytical methods
- 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.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory