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 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

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (27%) Commercial (17%) Vacant (44%)
LAKEWATCH: YES       
Park:  YES   Eagles Nest Park
Fishing:  NO  
Boat Ramp:  NO    

      

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH

(an indication of water clarity)

2 ft. 7 in.
AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX (water quality indicator)  60
TROPHIC STATE (describes level of biological productivity) Mesotrophic
2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 68 (out of 93 Lakes)
2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 75 (out of 93 Lakes)

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

2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 59 (out of 94 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.

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