Canadian Lake Southeast Basin; Morton Township is a 361-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Mecosta County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Mecosta County, Canadian Lake Southeast Basin; Morton Township ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-06-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 361 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Canadian Lake Southeast Basin; Morton Township
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Mecosta County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Canadian Lake Southeast Basin; Morton Township holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ABlue Lake North Central BasinMecosta County · 3.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- AHorsehead Lake Northwest Basin; Martiny TownshipMecosta County · 7.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → A)
- BMecosta Lake North Basin; Morton TownshipMecosta County · 2.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
- BRound Lake North BasinMecosta County · 3.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → B)
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Canadian Lake Southeast Basin; Morton Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lower Canadian Lakes Dam (completed 1965), built primarily for recreation on the Cedar Creek; earth-type dam, 23 ft tall and 800 ft long.
- Surface area
- 361 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,325 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,025 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Canadian Lakes Property Owners Assn
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00408 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.84 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-06-27
Monitoring stations: 1