Lake Cadillac
Encyclopedia
Lake Cadillac is a lake
located within the city of Cadillac, Michigan
. It is part of the Muskegon River
watershed.
and a short canal of the same origin. There is one outlet, the Clam River
.
In 2005, infestations of Eurasian water milfoil were discovered. During the summer, over a quarter of the lake's surface area became inhabited by the milfoil. Treatments for the invasive began in 2006. In 2007 the infestation was brought down to acceptable levels.
Following the passing of the lumber area, the lake became a regional tourist destination. William Mitchell State Park
, popular with campers, now occupies the west shore of the lake, adjacent to the canal.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
located within the city of Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac, Michigan
Cadillac is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the county seat of Wexford County. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,000. The city is situated at the junction of US 131, M-55 and M-115...
. It is part of the Muskegon River
Muskegon River
The Muskegon River is a river in the western portion of the lower peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river has its headwaters in Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, flowing out of the North Bay into neighboring Missaukee County. From there it flows mostly southwest to Muskegon, Michigan,...
watershed.
Natural features
Lake Cadillac is fed by two inlets: a small river flowing from Lake MitchellLake Mitchell (Michigan)
Lake Mitchell is one of two lakes in Cadillac, Michigan that are joined together by the Clam Lake Canal. The other lake is Lake Cadillac.Mitchell State Park is located on Lake Mitchell....
and a short canal of the same origin. There is one outlet, the Clam River
Clam River (Michigan)
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.
In 2005, infestations of Eurasian water milfoil were discovered. During the summer, over a quarter of the lake's surface area became inhabited by the milfoil. Treatments for the invasive began in 2006. In 2007 the infestation was brought down to acceptable levels.
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
Mitchell State Park
William Mitchell State Park is a state park in Cadillac, Michigan. The park is one of the more popular camping destinations in northern lower Michigan. It is located between Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac. A historic canal, approximately one third of a mile in length, connects the two lakes and...
, popular with campers, now occupies the west shore of the lake, adjacent to the canal.