Lake Victoria
Clinton County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lake Victoria is a 52-acre mesotrophic lake in Clinton County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Clinton County, Lake Victoria ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-07-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 6 lakes in Clinton County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Victoria holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Lansing Northwest Basin; Meridian TownshipIngham County · 10.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BPark Lake North Central Basin; Bath TownshipClinton County · 9.3 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
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
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)
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: 2022-07-23
Monitoring stations: 1