Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township
Livingston County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township is a mesotrophic lake in Livingston County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 16 documented fish species including Bluntnose minnow, Brindled madtom, and Brook silverside. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Livingston County, Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 20 lakes in Livingston County
Nearby Lakes in Livingston County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 8 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Base Line Lake Northeast Basin; Hamburg Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050307-11 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1