Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township
Mecosta County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township is a 449-acre mesotrophic lake in Mecosta County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Mecosta County, Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-09. 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 11.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 449 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Mecosta County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Mecosta 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
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Rogers (completed 1906), built primarily for hydroelectric on the Muskegon River; gravity-type dam, 43 ft tall and 800 ft long.
- Surface area
- 449 ac
- Max storage
- 4,678 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 1,749 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Consumers Energy Company
All listed purposes: Hydroelectric;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00195 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (1 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1