Lake Lapeer Central Basin; Elba Township is a 297-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lapeer County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Lapeer County, Lake Lapeer Central Basin; Elba Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-09. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 3 ft of visibility. Trophic State Index: 61.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 61 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Ranked #8 of 8 lakes in Lapeer County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lapeer Central Basin; Elba Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Lapeer Lake Level Control Structure (completed 1969), built primarily for recreation on the Farmers Creek; earth-type dam, 29 ft tall and 759 ft long.
- Surface area
- 297 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,450 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 5,365 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 35.8 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Lake Lapeer Association
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00425 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.94 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Lapeer Central Basin; Elba Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Metamora WwslMetamora · 4.6 mi away · NPDES MI0056332Recent violation
- Metamora WwslMetamora · 4.3 mi away · NPDES MIG580056
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1