Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township
Newaygo County, WisconsinEutrophic
Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Newaygo County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 21 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackchin shiner, and Blacknose shiner. Compared to the 16 other monitored lakes in Newaygo County, Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 6.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.4 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 17 lakes in Newaygo County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Kimball Lake Central Basin; Garfield Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040601020903-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.31 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: 2023-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1