Gogebic County, Michigan · Water Quality Report Card
Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township
Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township in Gogebic County, Michigan has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
- Mean depth
- ~3 ft est.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Gogebic County, Michigan with an estimated average depth of about 3 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 18 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-08-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Average Depth | ~3 ft est. |
Depth marked “est.” is a modeled estimate from HydroLAKES, not a measured survey. Michigan has not published bathymetry for Indian Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township.
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +1.225 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -1 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Location
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Ranked #15 of 19 lakes in Gogebic County
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More records, surveys & data sources
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth here is modelled, not surveyed — HydroLAKES v1.0 estimates lake depth from surrounding terrain rather than from soundings. Treat it as an approximation, and prefer a state bathymetric survey where one exists.
Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Michigan EGLE - MiCorps
21MICH_MICORPS6 samples · 2021–2023
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds come from the U.S. EPA National Lakes Assessment 2022 Technical Support Document (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion
Most recent sample: 2023-08-26
Monitoring stations: 1