Lake Lapeer is a 297-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lapeer County, Michigan. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Lapeer County, Lake Lapeer ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-06-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 3.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 59.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 59 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 297 acres |
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Fishing Lake Lapeer
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Ranked #7 of 8 lakes in Lapeer County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lapeer 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 (0.88 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-06-14
Monitoring stations: 1