Wakeley Lake
Crawford County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Wakeley Lake is a 149-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Crawford County, MI. Water quality is graded D based on 1 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 ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2022-09-09. 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 6.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 50.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 50 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 149 acres |
Fish Species
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Crawford County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Wakeley Lake holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ATwin Lakes; Grayling TwpCrawford County · 3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- AHiggins Lake East BasinRoscommon County · 15.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → A)
- BWakeley Lake; Central Basin; Grayling TownshipCrawford County · 0 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
Nearby Lakes in Crawford County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Wakeley Lake 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
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-09-09
Monitoring stations: 1