Hanbury Lake; Norway Township
Hanbury Lake; Norway Township in Dickinson County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 79.4 acres.
- Clarity
- 14 ft
- Area
- 79 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Public access
- Yes
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Hanbury Lake; Norway Township is a 79-acre mesotrophic lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2016. The lake supports 17 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Blacknose shiner. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Dickinson County, Hanbury Lake; Norway Township ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-13. 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
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 14 ft. Phosphorus level: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 39.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 14 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 10 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.7 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 39 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Hanbury Lake; Norway Township, so its depth is not documented here.
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EPA Impairment Status
Hanbury Lake; Norway Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040301080408-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.24 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 9 lakes in Dickinson County
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Frequently asked questions about Hanbury Lake; Norway Township
Where is Hanbury Lake; Norway Township?
- Hanbury Lake; Norway Township is a lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Hanbury Lake; Norway Township?
- Hanbury Lake; Norway Township in Dickinson County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 14 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 10 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.7 µg/L. Surface area: 79.4 acres.
Is Hanbury Lake; Norway Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Hanbury Lake; Norway Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.7 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What fish are in Hanbury Lake; Norway Township?
- Fish species found in Hanbury Lake; Norway Township include Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Central mudminnow, Common shiner, Fathead minnow, Golden shiner, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Western banded killifish, White sucker, Yellow perch. Hanbury Lake; Norway Township is located in Dickinson County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Hanbury Lake; Norway Township?
- Hanbury Lake; Norway 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
26 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS26 samples · 2016
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory