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Welcome to Clark Lake

This page covers the small Clark Lake in Brighton Township, Livingston County, about 15.6 miles from downtown Fenton. It's not the Clark Lake in Jackson County or the tiny Clark Lake in Commerce Township. When I checked in October 2026, my site had a pending Clark Lake listing, and the button above always shows what's available today.

Lake Overview

• Location: Brighton Township, section 7, near the Genoa Township line (Brighton Township's Section 7 map).
• Size: about 23 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); EGLE MiEnviro inland lakes mapping shows about 23 acres.
• Boating: rule WC-47-98-001 bans high-speed boating, meaning no planing (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).
• Neighborhood: Clark Lake Park; the Howell Carnegie Library archives hold its land abstracts back to the 1930s.
• Neighbor: Ackerman Lake in Genoa Township is about 0.6 miles west by map coordinates (Genoa Township's Section 12 map).
• Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Clark Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
• Shoreline: Microsoft building-footprint map data shows about 54 buildings near the shore.

Living on Clark Lake

Clark Lake is small, calm and tree-lined. A Metro Detroit lake agent's Clark Lake page describes Clark Lake Road circling the lake, mature trees, and many homes sitting above the water with a few stairs down. The pending listing, built in 1930, was used mostly as a cottage.

Brighton Township & Schools

Clark Lake is in Brighton Township. The current Clark listing is in Howell Public Schools with a private well and septic. Brighton Township waterfront listings I checked in October 2026 were split among Brighton Area Schools, Howell Public Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools, so I confirm the district and utilities for every address.

Tips for Buyers

• Understand riparian rights. Michigan waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). "Lake privileges" or a shared lot is different, so read the deed and any easement.
• Know the local rules. I'll check Brighton Township zoning, association rules, and any dock or shoreline rules for the specific parcel.
• Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask for permit records.
• Confirm sewer or septic and well, and schedule inspections for any private system.
• Check the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
• I didn't find a published lake association or lake special assessment for Clark Lake in Brighton Township. I'll confirm any dues or assessments on the parcel in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• Many Michigan lakes are named Clark Lake, so I verify the township and Water Name on every listing. Hillside lots can mean stairs, so walk the path down.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with the calm, slow-speed water and the mature trees.
• Use "Clark Lake, Brighton Township" in your listing so buyers find the right lake.
• Have well and septic records ready, plus any updates to older cottages.

FAQ

Is this the Clark Lake in Jackson County?

No. That's a different lake. This page covers the small Clark Lake in Brighton Township, Livingston County.

Can I water-ski on Clark Lake?

No. High-speed boating is banned under rule WC-47-98-001 (Michigan DNR Livingston County watercraft controls).

How big is Clark Lake?

About 23 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).

Let's Talk Lake Life

Thinking about Clark Lake? I'd love to show you around. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.