Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township is a 449-acre mesotrophic lake in Mecosta County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. 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, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-09. 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 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 |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township
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County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 12 lakes in Mecosta County
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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)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Rogers Dam Pond; Central Basin; Mecosta Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Hillside Party & SportsStanwood · 3 mi away · NPDES MIG080030
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)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1