Kent Lake (Michigan)
Kent Lake is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) reservoir lake formed by damming the Huron River near its headwaters. Kent Lake is mostly located in Oakland County, Michigan in Milford and Lyon Townships, with a small portion including its dam located in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan.
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| Location | Oakland and Livingston County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°31′11″N 83°39′09″W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,200 acres (490 ha) |
| Max. depth | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Settlements | Milford Township, Michigan |
Conceived as a large recreational lake (it was a 70-acre (28 ha) natural lake prior to impoundment), Kent Lake was dammed in 1946 by the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority. The current lake lies entirely within Kensington Metropark and Island Lake State Recreation Area. It has a maximum speed limit of 10 mph.
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