LAKE FRAN  Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

South of Lescot Lane in the Malibu Groves neighborhood (off of Raleigh Street between Kirkman Road and Willie Mays Parkway.   Neighborhood Map (pdf)

Lake Surface Area: 70 acres                                   Mean Depth: 6 ft. 10 in.

Lake Volume: No Data                                           Aeration:  NO  

Shoreline Length:14,097 ft.                                     Lake Origin:  Excavation

LAKEWATCH: YES    

Fishing:  NO

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT                      Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                               2 ft. 7 in.

 (an indication of water clarity)

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                   60

(water quality indicator)

TROPHIC STATE                                              Mesotrophic

(describes level of biological productivity)

2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 68 (out of 93 Lakes)

2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 62 (out of 91 Lakes)

      Glossary

Comments:  Collects stormwater runoff from large drainage area and overflows from Clear Lake and Lake Mann, prior to discharge to Shingle Creek.  Created for water quality treatment and flood control. Also serves as wetland mitigation area with public access.