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Lake Lawne Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

In Gordon Barnett Park near the Central Florida Fairgrounds on West Colonial Drive just west of Mercy Drive.   
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Lake Surface Area: 146 acres            Mean Depth: 6 ft. 4 in.          Max. Depth: 24 ft 10 in

Lake Volume: 298,606,600  gal                                                     Aeration:  No  

Shoreline Length:16,020 ft.                                                            Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (20%) Commercial (27%) Vacant (37%)

Park:  Yes                                                Gordon Barnett Park

Fishing:  Yes                                             Fishing in Orlando

Boat Ramp:  Yes 

2009 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                                      3 ft. 3.4 in.

(an indication of water clarity)

 

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                          58

(water quality indicator)

 

TROPHIC STATE                                                     Mestrophic

(describes level of biological productivity)

 

2009 Trophic State Index Ranking: 67 (out of 95 Lakes)

Glossary

Comments:  An EPA Diagnostic and Feasibility study was completed in 1993.  Flows to Lake Orlando through canal system. Currently targeted by the State for restoration work due to poor water quality.