Frequently Asked Questions about the lake

Q:        What is the depth of the lake?
A.        Average lake depth is approximately 8 feet. 

Q:        How did you fill the lake?
A:        The lake was filled primarily through two sources:

(1)    Ground Water—Natural recharge of ground water into the cavity being cut as,
  and after, we dig the lake.

(2)   Surface water and run off from the natural drainage of the wetlands that flow
 into and out of that location.

Q:        How do you keep the water fresh?
A:        The water is kept fresh on a constant, ongoing basis.  It is constantly replenished through ground water
            through natural rainfall, and through the natural flushing through the wetlands of run off into the lake
            basin.  The lake is designed to be fed from the north with run-off to the south.  Also we have bubblers
            and other aeration devices that are strategically located in different parts of the lake.

Q:        How do you maintain the lake level during dry periods?
A:        The lake level will, in fact, fluctuate.  There is no way of maintaining a constant lake level.  Our engineers
           tell us that the lake level will probably vary about 6 inches during a normal year, and that during a
           significantly dry year, it may vary up to one foot.

Q:        What is the elevation of the lake be in relation to the surrounding land?
A:        The surface water of the lake is approximately 16’ in elevation, and the homesites surrounding the lake
            vary from 19’ to 26’, with most of the homesites averaging 20’ to 22’ in elevation.

Q:        How do you control the alligator population?
A:        We work directly with the Department of Natural Resources to have an ongoing reptile management
           program, and we also have full time employees responsible for managing the lake and that program.

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