Lakeville Lake is a 460-acre mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Lakeville Lake ranks #31 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2022-09-23. 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 8.8 ft. Trophic State Index: 46.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 46 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Lakeville Lake
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 |
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Lakeville Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 66 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #31 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lakeville Lake 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
EPA Impairment Status
Lakeville Lake 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
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Lakeville Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Ford-Michigan Proving GroundsRomeo · 3.7 mi away · NPDES MI0003425
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-23
Monitoring stations: 1