Record Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township
Gogebic County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Record Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township is a mesotrophic lake in Gogebic County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 39 other monitored lakes in Gogebic County, Record Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet Township ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-08-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10.3 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.3 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 40 lakes in Gogebic County
Nearby Lakes in Gogebic County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Record Lake; Central Basin; Watersmeet 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 MI040201020101-14 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.61 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: 2023-08-27
Monitoring stations: 1