Wormer Lake is a 370-acre mesotrophic lake in Oakland County, Michigan. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 44 other monitored lakes in Oakland County, Wormer Lake ranks #25 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 370 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Wormer Lake
Recreation & Access
Location & Depth Map
Free interactive depth-contour map of Wormer Lake, reaching a maximum surveyed depth of 24 ft. Toggle Depth contours to overlay the bathymetric survey lines. Contour data from Michigan DNR.
County Ranking
Ranked #25 of 45 lakes in Oakland County
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Wormer Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Clintonville Dam (completed 1915), built primarily for recreation on the Clinton River; earth-type dam, 14 ft tall and 200 ft long.
- Surface area
- 370 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,400 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,900 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- Oakland County Drain Commissioner
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MI00241 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.4 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Wormer Lake 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 MI040900030103-24 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.44 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-11
Monitoring stations: 1