Mcnearney Lake
Chippewa County, Michigan120 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 25 ft max depth
- Limited data
Mcnearney Lake in Chippewa County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 18.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 119.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 18.5 ft
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 120 acres
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Mcnearney Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 25 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Mcnearney Lake has no grade
Mcnearney Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Mcnearney Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 18.5-foot median from 1 readings collected 2021 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Mcnearney Lake is a 120-acre lake in Chippewa County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 25 feet.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2021-07-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Mcnearney Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water18.5 ft of visibility
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Mcnearney Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Crystal clear, you can see 18.5 ft down. TSI 35.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 18.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 35 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
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Frequently asked questions about Mcnearney Lake
Where is Mcnearney Lake?
- Mcnearney Lake is a lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Mcnearney Lake?
- Mcnearney Lake in Chippewa County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 18.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 119.9 acres.
Is Mcnearney Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Mcnearney Lake?
- Mcnearney Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 119.9 acres.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- Eastern Regional Office
USFSEASTERN1 sample · 2021
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)