Lake Oakland (Michigan)
| Lake Oakland | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oakland County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°42′01″N 83°21′28″W / 42.700356°N 83.357751°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 255 acres (103 ha) |
| Max. depth | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Surface elevation | 955 feet (291 m)[1] |
| Islands | Bird Island |
| Settlements | Waterford Township and Independence Township |
Oakland Lake is a 255-acre lake located in central Oakland County in both Waterford Township and Independence Township.[2]
There are several basins in the lake, reaching 25 feet, 27 feet, and the deepest being 64 feet, with all three basins having relatively steep side slopes. There are a number of shallow bays on the lake that are less than five-feet deep and several small islands.[3]
Originally called Pond Lake, Oakland Lake is located on the upper reaches of the Clinton River watershed. The Clinton River enters Oakland Lake on the west end through a short, wide connection to Woodhull Lake immediately upstream.
The Clinton River exits on the southeast end where there are two dams that regulate water level. Both Oakland and Woodhull lakes have a legal established lake level elevation of 957.43. A short distance downstream of Oakland Lake, the Clinton River enters into Schoolhouse Lake and Loon Lake. Near the central portion of Oakland Lake and to the south, a short, shallow connection leads to Leggets Lake, which is a small (25 acres), shallow (10 feet) lake.[4]
Fish
Fish in Lake Oakland included Northern Pike, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Bowfin and Carp.[5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Oakland (Michigan)
- ^ "LAKE OAKLAND WATERFORD TOWNSHIP MICH". Russ Ravary.
- ^ "Oakland Lake - Oakland County Michigan - LakePlace.com". www.lakeplace.com.
- ^ "Lake Oakland, MI". itouchmap.com.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]