Bay Lake, covering 36 acres, is a lake situated in Unincorporated Orange County, with the associated WBID(s): 3004G.
This waterbody is located within: Little Wekiva Watershed
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Water Levels & Flows
Hydrologic data describe physical properties of water such as how fast it is moving and how deep it is. Click the Learn More links to explore the significance of each parameter and how it is measured.
Water Levels
Water levels in Florida are seasonal, with higher levels during the state’s rainy summer and fall months. Recent water level data are shown below, along with historical and regulatory values to provide context. Learn more about lake water levels »
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| Latest Value | 91.48 ft. | 4 months ago ( 11/10/2024 ) | Source: ORANGECO_STORM_LEVELS |
| Historic Norm for Month | 90.98 ft. | 2022 - 2024 | |
| Historic Range | 89.5 - 91.62 ft. | 1/24/2017 – 11/10/2024 | 32 samples |
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Bathymetric Maps and Depth Information
These contour maps show depth in various parts of the lake at the time the lake was mapped. Although lake depth varies over time, these maps are useful to get a sense of the relative depths of different areas of the lake. Learn more about bathymetric maps »
| Details | View Map |
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| Method: DGPS_SONAR Elevation: No Data | View Contour Map |
Habitats / Ecology
Lake Vegetation Index (LVI)
The LVI is a rapid bioassessment tool created by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to assess the biological condition of aquatic plant communities in Florida lakes. It utilizes a multi-metric index that evaluates how closely a lake's plant community compares to a lake containing minimal human disturbance (known as a reference lake) and is based on a field assessment of aquatic and wetland plants. Plants respond to disturbances such as the introduction of invasive exotic species (hydrilla as an example), lakeshore alterations such as creating beaches, and introduction of excess nutrients received by the surrounding watershed (use of fertilizers).
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Recreation
Find maps and waterway navigation guides, descriptions of facilities and recreational amenities, as well as warnings and restrictions pertaining to their use.
PHOTOS
2 Year Graph
10 Year Graph
Seasonal Variation Graph
Graph Details and Help
Water quality data is displayed as a scatter-plot with data from individual sampling events displayed by date, for the previous two- and ten-year periods. Data from all available sources are plotted together. Clicking on a graph will open a larger version of it. To view/download data older than ten years, or to view/download data from individual data source(s), click the "Download Data" icon or button.
The scale used is chosen to accommodate typical values for the water quality parameter being graphed. Units are shown on the y-axis and in the graph title.
Graphs are generated and stored in the Water Atlas database on a periodic basis using an automated process. The date when the graph was created is shown.
The Seasonal Variation Graph displays a statistical summary of data from all available data sources for the entire period of record. It is used to illustrate typical variation in the selected water quality parameter from month to month during the year. The diagram below shows how to read the graph:
The median value is shown. Although not specifically marked on the graph, the mean (average) value is midway between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
The "whiskers" indicate the range of the sample values; those that are outside pre-defined "Minimum" and "Maximum" values are excluded. Sample data less than the Minimum or greater than the Maximum are considered to be outliers and are not displayed on the graph.