Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township
St. Joseph County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township is a 567-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in St. Joseph County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Golden shiner. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in St. Joseph County, Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-17. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 16 ft down. Trophic State Index: 37.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 16 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 37 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 567 acres |
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 13 lakes in St. Joseph County
Nearby Lakes in St. Joseph County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Corey Lake Southeastern Basin; Fabius Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Corey Lake Level Overflow Structure (completed 1974), built primarily for recreation on the Trib to Profile Lake Drain; gravity-type dam, 6 ft tall and 25 ft long.
- Surface area
- 567 ac
- Normal storage
- 215 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 430 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 25.1 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Corey Lake Association
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI02015 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.61 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-17
Monitoring stations: 1