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Lake Sandy Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

Just west of Universal Boulevard between International Drive and Carrier Drive.   
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Lake Surface Area: 24 acres             Mean Depth: 8 ft. 5 in.          Max. Depth: 17 ft 5 in

Lake Volume: 66,358,200  gal                                                      Aeration:  YES  

Shoreline Length: 4,041 ft.                                                            Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use:  Commercial (80%) Vacant (44%)

Park:  NO

Fishing:  NO

Boat Ramp:  NO 

2007 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                                      9 ft. 6 in.

(an indication of water clarity)

 

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                          37

(water quality indicator)

 

TROPHIC STATE                                                     Oligotrophic

(describes level of biological productivity)

 

 

2007 Trophic State Index Ranking: 18 (out of 94 Lakes)

Glossary

Comments:  Data indicates dramatic improvements in water quality. Majority of shoreline is occupied by the Wet 'n Wild amusement park.