Scram Lake
Kent County, Michigan80 acresView mapDirections
Not Rated: one monitoring station are on record, but they measured water clarity only. LakeQuality’s A–F method grades total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity; clarity is shown, not scored.
- 85 ft max depth
- Limited data
Scram Lake in Kent County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 12.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 85 ft. Surface area: 79.9 acres.
- Clarity
- 12.5 ft
- Max depth
- 85 ft
- Area
- 80 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
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Free interactive depth-contour map of Scram Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 85 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
Why Scram Lake has no grade
Scram Lake has monitoring on record from one station, but only water clarity was measured. LakeQuality’s A–F letter uses total phosphorus, total nitrogen, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity against EPA National Lakes Assessment condition classes. With none of those grading measurements on record, Scram Lake is Not Rated — not an F. Its 12.5-foot median from 89 readings collected 2017–2022 is still shown as clarity, but clarity alone cannot earn a letter.
Not Rated is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by EGLE and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Scram Lake is a 80-acre lake in Kent County, Michigan with a maximum depth of 85 feet. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 14 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, and Bluntnose minnow.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2022-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Scram Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Clear water12.5 ft of visibility
- Fishing14 species recorded
- Deep water85 ft surveyed max depth
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water quality measurements for Scram Lake
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 12.5 ft. TSI 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 85 ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Fish Species
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Fishing Scram Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.227 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.07 µg/L/yr | 6 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.33 µg/L/yr | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions about Scram Lake
Where is Scram Lake?
- Scram Lake is a lake in Kent County, Michigan. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity.
What is the water quality grade for Scram Lake?
- Scram Lake in Kent County, Michigan is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 12.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 85 ft. Surface area: 79.9 acres.
Is Scram Lake safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Scram Lake?
- Scram Lake has a maximum depth of 85 feet. The lake covers 79.9 acres.
What fish are in Scram Lake?
- Fish species found in Scram Lake include Blackchin shiner, Bluegill, Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, Golden shiner, Green sunfish, Iowa darter, Largemouth bass, Mimic shiner, Pumpkinseed, Rosyface shiner, Sand shiner, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch. Scram Lake is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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Where this data comes from
89 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
- North American Lake Management Society
NALMS89 samples · 2017–2022
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.