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SPRING LAKE Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes         

West of Orange Blossom Trail (US 441) between Country Club Road and Spring Lake Drive  Neighborhood Map

Lake Surface Area: 38 acres

Mean Depth: 10 ft. 1 in. Max. Depth: 19 ft 7 in

Lake Volume: 126,462,700 gal 

Aeration:  NO  

Shoreline Length: 5,461 ft.

Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (30%) Commercial (15%) Vacant (49%)
LAKEWATCH: YES        
Park:  YES   Spring Lake 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)  63
TROPHIC STATE (describes level of biological productivity) Eutrophic
2003 Trophic State Index Ranking: 78 (out of 93 Lakes)
2002 Trophic State Index Ranking: 70 (out of 93 Lakes)

2001 Trophic State Index Ranking: 53 (out of 91 Lakes)

2000 Trophic State Index Ranking: 54 (out of 94 Lakes)

                    Glossary

Comments:  First lake in Howell Branch chain of lakes, which eventually flows to the St Johns River. Lake is targeted by the State for future restoration work.

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