Lake Lancer
Gladwin County, WisconsinLimited DataOligotrophic
Lake Lancer is a 977-acre cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Gladwin County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Gladwin County, Lake Lancer ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Crystal clear, you can see 15.5 ft down. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 15.5 ft | A |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 977 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 9 lakes in Gladwin County
Nearby Lakes in Gladwin County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lancer is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lancer Dam (completed 1976), built primarily for recreation on the Sugar River; earth-type dam, 36 ft tall and 7,175 ft long.
- Surface area
- 977 ac
- Normal storage
- 12,500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 17,500 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 33.2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Gladwin County Drain Commissioner
All listed purposes: Recreation;Other.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00471 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-09-12
Monitoring stations: 1