Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township is a 416-acre mesotrophic lake in Genesee County, Michigan. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. 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, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-15. 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 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 |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.
Recreation & Access
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 70 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 9 lakes in Genesee County
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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)
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 Lobdell Lake West Basin; Argentine Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Genesee Co #7-Argentine WwslByron · 2.9 mi away · NPDES MI0055026
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-15
Monitoring stations: 1