Lake Dot Quick Facts

Orlando's Lakes

On the south side of Colonial Drive, just north of the Amway Arena.

Neighborhood Map

Lake Surface Area: 6 acres                                      Mean Depth: 9 ft. 1 in.

Lake Volume: 16,457,140  gal                                  Aeration:  NO  

Shoreline Length: 1,770 ft.                                        Lake Origin:  Natural

Predominate Drainage Basin Land Use: Residential (20%) Commercial (26%) Vacant (36%)

Park:  YES                                                       Lake Dot Park

Fishing:  YES                                                   Fishing in Orlando

Boat Ramp:  NO

2008 WATER QUALITY SUMMARY SHEET

AVERAGE SECCHI DEPTH                               5 ft. 7 in.

(an indication of water clarity)

AVERAGE TROPHIC STATE INDEX                   52

(water quality indicator)

TROPHIC STATE                                              Mesotrophic

(describes level of biological productivity)

2008 Trophic State Index Ranking: 54 (out of 95 Lakes)

Glossary

Comments:  In 1989 an alum injection system was installed to treat stormwater runoff, resulting in water quality improvements.  Water quality improvements benefit downstream lakes since Lake Dot discharges large quantities of water to Lake Concord, which is part of the Howell Branch chain of lakes.