Sand Lake Central Basin; Cambridge Township
Lenawee County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Sand Lake Central Basin; Cambridge Township is a mesotrophic lake in Lenawee County, MI. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including Brook silverside, Johnny darter, and Mimic shiner. Compared to the 7 other monitored lakes in Lenawee County, Sand Lake Central Basin; Cambridge Township ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 13.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 13.5 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 8 lakes in Lenawee County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Mecosta County · Clarity: 12.8 ft
Benzie County · Clarity: 13.5 ft
Clare County · Clarity: 15 ft
Kalkaska County · Clarity: 16 ft
Gogebic County · Clarity: 18 ft
Iron County · Clarity: 16 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Sand Lake Central Basin; Cambridge 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 MI041000020106-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.38 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: 2023-09-22
Monitoring stations: 1