Lily Lake
Clare County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lily Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Clare County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Clare County, Lily Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-12. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Trophic State Index: 47.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 47 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 12 lakes in Clare County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lily Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- AWindover Lake South Basin; Freeman TownshipClare County · 5.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BLily Lake North Central Basin; Greenwood TownshipClare County · 0.1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in Clare 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
EPA Impairment Status
Lily 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 MI040601020501-03 · Official waterbody report
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: 2022-09-12
Monitoring stations: 1