Lake Victoria is a 52-acre mesotrophic lake in Clinton County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Clinton County, Lake Victoria ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-07-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9 ft. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Water Temperature
Lake Victoria averages about 77°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 80°F) and coldest in May (about 71°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 180 field readings (2021–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Victoria water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Clinton County
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Lake Victoria holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Victoria is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Victoria Dam (completed 1961), built primarily for recreation on the Alder Creek; earth-type dam, 24 ft tall and 1,250 ft long.
- Surface area
- 52 ac
- Normal storage
- 500 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 600 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Lake Victoria Association
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00618 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Victoria 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 MI040500050103-08 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.43 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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-07-23
Monitoring stations: 1