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Private Lakes & Ponds |
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 The definition of
what constitutes a lake varies from region to region,
but a general guide is that a lake is any body of water
with a surface area of 5 acres or greater. Lakes can be
naturally occurring or man-made. Types of naturally
occurring lakes include: seepage lakes fed by rainfall,
groundwater and limited runoff from land (no stream
outlet present); groundwater drainage lakes fed by
rainfall, groundwater and limited runoff from land
(stream outlet present); and drainage lakes fed by
streams, rainfall, groundwater and runoff from land
(stream outlet present). Man-made lakes typically are
impoundments created by the damming of a stream. This
type also has a stream outlet. Lakes can be of variable
depths with shallower lakes typically displaying greater
aquatic plant growth potential due to increased littoral
zones. Littoral zones are areas of lake bottom where
sufficient amounts of sunlight can penetrate the water
column to support aquatic plant growth. Littoral zones
are usually limited to shoreline areas, but may extend
to many regions of a lake depending upon the topography
of the bottom.
Increasing development of
lakeshore areas and intensive recreational-use pressure
being placed upon these resources have dictated the need
for developing responsible water management programs.
Aquatic plants, which had previously grown in unused or
undeveloped areas, suddenly present a problem to
recreational users and riparian owners. Fouled outboard
motor props, snagged fishing lines, a declining fishery,
uninviting swimming conditions and falling property
values are a few of the problems associated with
prolific aquatic growth. Symptomatic control is
necessary until more permanent solutions can be
researched, financed and
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