Boat Dock, Lift and Seawall Services in Lake Orion Michigan
Waters Edge Dock and Hoist offers boat dock & lift sales, installs, removals, seawalls, retaining walls, and landscaping in Lake Orion and the surrounding area of Oakland County. Call to schedule your service today at (517) 294-7476.
Waters Edge is your local expert in the marine industry. Our sales experts will custom fit you with exactly what your shoreline needs. Over the years, expanding our business has helped us become a one stop shop for our clients on the lakefront.
Lake Orion is a village in the northern outskirts of Metro Detroit in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. The population was 2,973 at the 2010 census. “Lake Orion” can refer to either the village or the much larger Orion Township, of which the village is a part. Lake Orion began as a resort town and over time has incorporated elements of a bedroom community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.30 square miles, of which 0.79 square miles is land and 0.51 square miles is water.
Lake Orion (less commonly known as “Orion Lake”) is a medium-sized inland lake, with area of 506 acres. It has a maximum depth of 80 feet and an average depth of 16 feet. The lake is located within the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township. It is the eighth largest lake by area in Oakland County.
The current area of the lake was formed by a collection of smaller lakes over time, beginning with the damming of Paint Creek in the 1830s. Canals have also been dredged to maximize lake frontage.
There is a public access boat launch on the northern side of the lake. It is administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
There are several islands in Lake Orion, some of which feature seasonal and year-round residences. The largest islands, Bellevue and Park, are connected to the mainland by two-lane bridges and are populated year-round. Most boats can pass under the Bellevue Bridge, which has a clearance of 9.6 feet. The Park Island bridge has a lower clearance that allows only canoes, kayaks and rowboats to pass underneath. The remaining islands are reachable only by watercraft. Victoria Island is the third largest island, and is home to several seasonal and year-round homes. A smaller island, Squaw Island, was home to a single residence from the 1850s to the 1950s. Little remains of the island due to erosion save for a solitary tree, and the shallow waters can be a hazard to boaters. Sweet’s Island is home to the Lake Orion Boat Club, and features a private boathouse and docks for LOBC members. Romance Island is home to a single cottage, Preston Island to two seasonal cottages, Dot Island to one seasonal cottage and Armada Island to four seasonal cottages. The residences on all islands except for Bellevue and Park require the use of watercraft to travel to and from the mainland.
Lake Orion, Indianwood Lake, Lakeville Lake, Judah lake, Walters Lake, Tommys lake, Bunnyrun Lake, Buckhorn Lake, Elkhorn Lake, Buhl Lake and Pungs Lake are all bodies of water you can find in the Lake Orion area.
Seawall Services
As purveyors of all things on the lakefront, Waters Edge Dock and Hoist extends an array of services to complement the boating lifestyle. Naturally the dock and hoist path has lead to seawall construction adding to their marine construction services. Waters Edge Dock and Hoist has been providing lakes side services including boat dock and lift installation, and seawall construction to the lake residents of Lake Orion for over a decade. With a nuanced understanding of lakefront living, they have seamlessly woven the art of seawall construction into their list of specialities. Be it the robust embrace of steel, organic natural materials, or the finesse of fabricated elements, Waters Edge Dock and Hoist crafts a solution tailored to your shoreline’s needs. Below you’ll see a photo of use using steel to replace an old rotted wood seawall, that’s seen better days.
We’re proud to offer installs, sales, and removals for docks, hoists and seawalls in the Lake Orion Michigan Community! Waters Edge Dock and Hoist is the most reliable lakefront provider near you. Call us today at (517) 294-7476.
