Lake Ovid is a 413-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clinton County, Michigan. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Redear sunfish. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Clinton County, Lake Ovid ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-05-14. 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 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 413 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fish Species
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Fishing Lake Ovid
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.135 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.45 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Lake Ovid, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 10 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Clinton County
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Lake Ovid holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Ovid is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Sleepy Hollow Dam (completed 1974), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the Little Maple River; earth-type dam, 30 ft tall and 1,072 ft long.
- Surface area
- 413 ac
- Normal storage
- 3,923 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 7,919 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 10.4 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- MDNR Parks & Recreation
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00717 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Ovid is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500050104-03 · Official waterbody report
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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: 2023-05-14
Monitoring stations: 1