Norway Lake
Norway Lake in Dickinson County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 55.2 acres.
- Clarity
- 13 ft
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Area
- 55 acres
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Norway Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Norway Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. 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.
Norway Lake is a 55-acre lake in Dickinson County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including Green sunfish, Largemouth bass, and Pumpkinseed. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2016-09-15. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Norway Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 13 ft. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 25 ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Pickerel LakePublic
- Genes Pond State Forest CampgroundPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fish Species
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Frequently asked questions about Norway Lake
Where is Norway Lake?
- Norway Lake is a lake in Dickinson County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Norway Lake?
- Norway Lake in Dickinson County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 13 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 25 ft. Surface area: 55.2 acres.
Is Norway Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Norway Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Norway Lake?
- Norway Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet. The lake covers 55.2 acres.
What fish are in Norway Lake?
- Fish species found in Norway Lake include Green sunfish, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Walleye, Yellow perch. Norway Lake is located in Dickinson County, Michigan.
Are there boat ramps on Norway Lake?
- Norway Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pickerel Lake, Genes Pond State Forest Campground. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
8 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS8 samples · 2016
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)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory