Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township
Genesee County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township is a 416-acre mesotrophic lake in Genesee County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Genesee County, Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-15. 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 | 416 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 9 lakes in Genesee County
Nearby Lakes in Genesee 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
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Argentine Dam (completed 1929), built primarily for recreation on the North Ore Creek; earth-type dam, 17 ft tall and 280 ft long.
- Surface area
- 416 ac
- Normal storage
- 30,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 35,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 92 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Argentine Township
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00117 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.72 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township 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 MI040802030109-05 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.65 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: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1