LAKE EOLA Quick Facts

 Orlando's Lakes        

Landmark downtown lake that is bordered by Robinson St. (on the north), Central Blvd. (on the south) and Rosalind Ave. (on the west).  Neighborhood Map (pdf)

Lake Surface Area: 28 acres          Mean Depth: 11 ft. 5 in.         Max Depth: 23 ft 8 in

Lake Volume: 103,802,700 gal        Aeration:  YES                      Installed:  10/86

Shoreline Length: 4,493 ft.                                                          Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (29%) Commercial (27%) Vacant (23%)

LAKEWATCH:  NO

Park:  YES                                                    Lake Eola Park

Fishing:  NO

Boat Ramp:  NO                                           Other:  Swan Boats for hire

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT                  Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                           3ft.  3in.

(an indication of water clarity

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX               62

(water quality indicator)

TROPHIC STATE                                          Eutrophic

(describes level of biological productivity

2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 73 (out of 93 Lakes)

2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 56 (out of 93 Lakes)

2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 65 (out of 91 Lakes)

2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 44 (out of 94 Lakes)

 Glossary

Comments: In the early 1980's an EPA diagnostic and feasibility study was performed.  Restoration activities included stormwater treatment and draw down.  Diversion of an inflow of nutrient rich groundwater in 1996 appears to have improved water quality. Popular recreational lake.