Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township
Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township in Iron County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 389.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 9 ft
- Max depth
- 45 ft
- Area
- 390 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
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Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township is a 390-acre mesotrophic lake in Iron County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 45 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2016. Compared to the 20 other monitored lakes in Iron County, Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-08. 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 9 ft. Phosphorus level: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 9 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 45 ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 21 lakes in Iron County
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Frequently asked questions about Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township
Where is Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township?
- Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township?
- Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township in Iron County, Michigan has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 9 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.6 µg/L. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 389.9 acres.
Is Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 2.6 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township?
- Iron Lake South Central Basin; Stambaugh Township has a maximum depth of 45 feet. The lake covers 389.9 acres.
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Where this data comes from
18 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_MICORPS18 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
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)