Fox Lake Central Basin; Dalton Township
Muskegon County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Fox Lake Central Basin; Dalton Township is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Muskegon County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 4 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluntnose minnow, and Golden shiner. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Muskegon County, Fox Lake Central Basin; Dalton Township ranks #11 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 29 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 70.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 29 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 70 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #11 of 12 lakes in Muskegon County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Fox Lake Central Basin; Dalton Township holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ADuck Lake; Center of Deepest Basin; Fruitland TownshipMuskegon County · 8.2 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BWhite Lake Middle Basin; Fruitland TownshipMuskegon County · 6.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BWhite L 1000ft Southeast Long Pt; Fruitland Township Section 6 LakeMuskegon County · 7.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
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EPA Impairment Status
Fox Lake Central Basin; Dalton 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 MI040601010904-03 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.38 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: 2023-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1