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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.   Neighborhood Map (pdf)

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%)
LAKEWATCH: YES       
Park:  YES   Gordon Barnett Park
Fishing:  YES   Fishing in Orlando
Boat Ramp:  YES    

      

2003 WATER QUALITY REPORT Quick Summary

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH

(an indication of water clarity)

2 ft. 
AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX (water quality indicator)  67
TROPHIC STATE (describes level of biological productivity) Mesotrophic
2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 85 (out of 93 Lakes)
2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 90 (out of 93 Lakes)

2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 80 (out of 91 Lakes)

2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 83 (out of 94 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.

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