Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township
Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township in Manistee County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Surface area: 20.3 acres.
- Clarity
- 8 ft
- Area
- 20 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township is a 20-acre mesotrophic lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2018. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 12 other monitored lakes in Manistee County, Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2018-08-28. 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.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
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Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Phosphorus level: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 7 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township, so its depth is not documented here.
Recreation & Access
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.8 m/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 13 lakes in Manistee County
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Frequently asked questions about Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township
Where is Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township?
- Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township?
- Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township in Manistee County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4 µg/L. Surface area: 20.3 acres.
Is Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 4 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
Are there boat ramps on Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township?
- Dorner Lake; Central Basin; Norman Township has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
22 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2018. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS22 samples · 2017–2018
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory