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Rose Lake

Shiawassee County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic

Rose Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Shiawassee County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 17 documented fish species including American brook lamprey, Black bullhead, and Blackchin shiner. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Shiawassee County, Rose Lake ranks #5 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

Swimming Safety

Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk

Water Quality Grade: D, Poor

Murky, only visible to about 5.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 53.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.5 ft	D
Phosphorus	No data
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	53	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Fish Species

American brook lamprey Black bullhead Blackchin shiner Blacknose shiner Bluegill Bluntnose minnow Brook silverside Central mudminnow Creek chub Johnny darter Largemouth bass Mottled sculpin Northern pike Pumpkinseed Sand shiner Spotfin shiner Western banded killifish

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Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Shiawassee County

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Rose Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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EPA Impairment Status

Rose Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Oxygen depletion (low DO)

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040802030205-05 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.11 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: 2022-09-14

Monitoring stations: 1