Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township
Livingston County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township is a mesotrophic lake in Livingston County, MI. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 20 documented fish species including Black crappie, Blackside darter, and Bluegill. Compared to the 19 other monitored lakes in Livingston County, Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-09-14. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7 ft. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 20 lakes in Livingston County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Livingston County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Cass County · Clarity: 7 ft
Leelanau County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Iosco County · Clarity: 5.5 ft
Muskegon County · Clarity: 6.8 ft
Gladwin County · Clarity: 9 ft
Montmorency County · Clarity: 9 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Tamarack Lake North Basin; Hamburg Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040900050307-24 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1 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: 2023-09-14
Monitoring stations: 1