Lakeville Lake Central Basin is a 460-acre mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. 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, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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 |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Lakeville Lake Central Basin
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +2.63 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.45 µg/L/yr | 3 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Lakeville Lake Central Basin averages about 59°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 60°F) and coldest in May (about 53°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 794 field readings (2017–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lakeville Lake Central Basin water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #17 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
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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)
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: 2023-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1