Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township is a mesotrophic lake in Allegan County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Allegan County, Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-10. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township
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Ranked #5 of 12 lakes in Allegan County
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Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
9 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Miner Lake West Central Basin,Allegan Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 2 classified by the EPA as major dischargers. 4 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Allegan WrrfAllegan · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MI0020532MajorRecent violation
- Allegan Metal FinishingAllegan · 4.3 mi away · NPDES MI0042722Major
- Truheat CorpAllegan · 3.1 mi away · NPDES MIG250131Recent violation
- Perrigo Co-Plants No 4 & 5Allegan · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MI0039314Recent violation
- Allegan WtpAllegan · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MI0058703Recent violation
- Perrigo CompanyAllegan · 3.6 mi away · NPDES MIP000092
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
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: 2023-09-10
Monitoring stations: 1