Lake Washington (Florida)
Encyclopedia
Lake Washington is the largest lake
in Brevard County, Florida
at 4362 acres (17.65 km²). The lake may have been named for the U.S. Deputy Surveyor Colonel Henry Washington, after he surveyed the area in 1844.
. It is approximately 4 by and 10 to 15 ft (3 to 4.6 ) deep.
Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne
, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas.
The John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment
Plant is located nearby. It is owned by the City of Melbourne and furnishes it, and other cities, with potable water.
It is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River
system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder
.
provides access to the lake.
At the dead end
of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park, where boating
is permitted. The park contains a playground
and pavilions for parties.
of Melbourne borders the lake.
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
in Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
at 4362 acres (17.65 km²). The lake may have been named for the U.S. Deputy Surveyor Colonel Henry Washington, after he surveyed the area in 1844.
Hydrology
It is the 41st largest lake in the state of FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. It is approximately 4 by and 10 to 15 ft (3 to 4.6 ) deep.
Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne
Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As of 2009, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 78,323. The municipal area is the second largest by size and by population in the county. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville, Florida...
, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas.
The John A. Buckley Surface Water Treatment
Water treatment
Water treatment describes those processes used to make water more acceptable for a desired end-use. These can include use as drinking water, industrial processes, medical and many other uses. The goal of all water treatment process is to remove existing contaminants in the water, or reduce the...
Plant is located nearby. It is owned by the City of Melbourne and furnishes it, and other cities, with potable water.
It is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder
Lake Winder
Lake Winder is a lake in Brevard County and a small portion lies in Osceola County. The lake was named after U.S. Army Captain Edward Winder. Early in 1838 Winder was assigned to scout the area for Seminoles. He discovered Lake Poinsett. The smaller lake to the south was named after Winder. Lake...
.
Economy
Exit 183 off Interstate 95Interstate 95
Interstate 95 is the main highway on the East Coast of the United States, running parallel to the Atlantic Ocean from Maine to Florida and serving some of the most populated urban areas in the country, including Boston, Providence, New Haven, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore,...
provides access to the lake.
At the dead end
Cul-de-sac
A cul-de-sac is a word of French origin referring to a dead end, close, no through road or court meaning dead-end street with only one inlet/outlet...
of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park, where boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
is permitted. The park contains a playground
Playground
A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
and pavilions for parties.
Nearby cities
The Lake Washington neighborhoodLake Washington, Florida (neighborhood)
Lake Washington is a neighborhood in Melbourne, Florida. It is named after Lake Washington, Brevard County's largest lake. It is a horse area due to the neighborhoods rural-like look. This neighborhood is similar to the community of Deer Run near Palm Bay. It is about northwest of downtown...
of Melbourne borders the lake.
- MelbourneMelbourne, FloridaMelbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As of 2009, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 78,323. The municipal area is the second largest by size and by population in the county. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville, Florida...
- West MelbourneWest Melbourne, FloridaWest Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It was created in 1959 to stop the area from being annexed into the City of Melbourne. The population was 9,824 at the 2000 census. In 1970, the city's population was approximately 3,050. As of 2008, the estimated population...
- Melbourne VillageMelbourne Village, FloridaMelbourne Village is a town in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 706 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 702...
- Palm BayPalm Bay, FloridaPalm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population as 100,786 on 1 July 2008; it is the most populous city in the county...
See also
- List of lakes of the St. Johns River
- Lake WinderLake WinderLake Winder is a lake in Brevard County and a small portion lies in Osceola County. The lake was named after U.S. Army Captain Edward Winder. Early in 1838 Winder was assigned to scout the area for Seminoles. He discovered Lake Poinsett. The smaller lake to the south was named after Winder. Lake...
, the next lake downstream - Sawgrass LakeSawgrass LakeSawgrass Lake is a lake in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is one of the lakes that form the St. Johns River. The lake is difficult to get to without the boat ramp on the west shore of the St. Johns River, located immediately on your left after you cross the river on U.S. Route 192...
, the next lake upstream