Lake Cadillac

Infobox_lake |lake_name = Lake Cadillac
image_lake = Lake Cadillac.jpg
caption_lake = The lake, popular with boaters in the summer.
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
coords = coord|44|14|23|N|85|25|39|W|region:US-MI_type:waterbody_source:gnis|display=inline,title
type = Soft water kettle lake
inflow = Clam Lake Canal
outflow = Clam River
catchment = 34,356
basin_countries= United States
location = Wexford County, Michigan
length = convert|2.6|mi|abbr=on
width = convert|.82|mi|abbr=on
area = convert|1150|acre|km2
depth = convert|11.8|ft|abbr=on
max-depth = convert|28|ft|abbr=on
volume = convert|13458|acre.ft|abbr=on|lk=on
residence_time =
shore = convert|7.77|mi|abbr=on
elevation = convert|1289|ft|abbr=on
islands =
cities = Cadillac

Lake Cadillac is a lake located within the city of Cadillac, Michigan. It is part of the Muskegon River watershed.

Natural Features

Lake Cadillac is fed by two inlets: a small river flowing from Lake Mitchell and a short canal of the same origin. There is one outlet, the Clam River. Approximately 50% of the water is convert|15|ft|m deep or less. [ [http://web1.msue.msu.edu/wexford/LC/index.html Lake Cadillac Eurasian Watermilfoil Information Page] [http://www.msue.msu.edu Michigan State University Extension] Retrieved on January 4 2008]

In 2005, infestations of Eurasian watermilfoil were discovered. During the summer, over a quarter of the lake's surface area became inhabited by the milfoil. [ [http://www.cadillac-mi.net/EurasianWatermilfoilInformation.htm Lake Cadillac Eurasian Watermilfoil] Online. [http://www.cadillac-mi.net City of Cadillac] Retrieved on January 4 2008] Treatments for the invasive began in 2006. In 2007 the infestation was brought down to acceptable levels. [Berkebile, Tanya (December 31, 2007). [http://www.cadillacnews.com/articles/2007/12/31/news/148972.txt A Year in Review of City of Cadillac Happenings] " [http://www.cadillacnews.com Cadillac News] " Retrieved on January 4 2008]

History

Historically, Lake Cadillac was referred to as "Little Clam Lake". In 1873 a canal was constructed connecting Little Clam Lake to Big Clam Lake (present-day Lake Mitchell). At the time, the canal enabled logging on the west side of Lake Mitchell; logs floated through the canal entered Lake Cadillac, on the east shore of which stood lumber mills, the railroad and the Village of Clam Lake. When the Village officially changed its name to the City of Cadillac in 1882, the lake became known as Lake Cadillac.

Following the passing of the lumber area, the lake became a regional tourist destination. William Mitchell State Park, popular with campers, now occupies the east shore of the lake, adjacent to the canal.

References

External links

* [http://www.cadillacmichigan.com/ Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau]
* [http://www.cadillac-mi.net/ City of Cadillac]
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