Lakeville Lake Central Basin
Oakland County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Lakeville Lake Central Basin is a 460-acre mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Lakeville Lake Central Basin ranks #17 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 9.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 9.5 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lakeville Lake Central Basin holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Oakland County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lakeville Lake Central Basin is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lakeville Lake Dam (completed 1913), built primarily for other on the Stony Creek; other-type dam, 10 ft tall and 16 ft long.
- Surface area
- 460 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,100 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,200 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- Oakland County Drain Commissioner
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00256 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.85 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lakeville Lake Central Basin is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900030106-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.32 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: 2023-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1