Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township
Clinton County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township is a 413-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clinton County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Redear sunfish. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Clinton County, Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 11.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 413 acres |
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Clinton County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian TownshipIngham County · 12.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BPark Lake North Central Basin; Bath TownshipClinton County · 10.6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Clinton County
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
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township 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 · Matched by proximity (0.48 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Ovid North Basin; Ovid Township 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 MI040500050104-04 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.37 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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1