Wakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling Township
Crawford County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Wakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling Township is a 149-acre mesotrophic lake in Crawford County, MI. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2022. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including Blackchin shiner, Blacknose shiner, and Central mudminnow. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Crawford County, Wakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling Township ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 6.5 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 2.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 45.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.6 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 45 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 6 lakes in Crawford County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling Township holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ATwin Lakes; Grayling TwpCrawford County · 3.1 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- AHiggins Lake East BasinRoscommon County · 15.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Crawford County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Lapeer County · Clarity: 9.5 ft
Livingston County · Clarity: 13 ft
Manistee County · Clarity: 11 ft
Lake County · Clarity: 14 ft
Cass County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Genesee County · Clarity: 10 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Wakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling Township is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Wakeley Lake Dam (completed 1991), built primarily for fish and wildlife pond on the WAKELEY CREEK; earth-type dam, 9 ft tall and 700 ft long.
- Surface area
- 149 ac
- Normal storage
- 373 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 693 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- USDA FS
All listed purposes: Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI01226 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.64 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1