| Lake Washington | |
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  Lake Washington  Lake Washington | |
| Location | Brevard County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°09′10″N80°44′34″W / 28.15278°N 80.74278°W /28.15278; -80.74278 |
| Primary inflows | St. Johns River |
| Primary outflows | St. Johns River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 4,362 acres (17.65 km2) |
| Surface elevation | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Lake Washington | |
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Lake Washington | |
| Location | Brevard County,Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Melbourne, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°09′10″N80°44′34″W / 28.15278°N 80.74278°W /28.15278; -80.74278 |
| Area | 4,362 acres (1,765 ha) |
| Governing body | St. Johns Water Management District |
Lake Washington is the largestlake inBrevard County, Florida, United States, at 4,362 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.[1]
It is the 41st largest lake in the state ofFlorida. It is approximately 4 by 1 mile (6.4 by 1.6 km) and 10 to 15 feet (3.0 to 4.6 m) deep.[2]
Located adjacent to the City ofMelbourne, it is the single most important source of fresh water for the city and the surrounding areas. It furnishes two-thirds of the water to Melbourne's 150,000 customers.[3]
The John A. Buckley SurfaceWater Treatment Plant is located nearby. It is owned by the City of Melbourne and furnishes it, and other cities, with potable water. The water main is 36 inches (910 mm) in diameter.[4]
It is one of the lakes that make up theSt. Johns River system. Further downstream is the neighboringLake Winder.
Exit 183 offInterstate 95 provides access to the lake.
At thedead end of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park, whereboating is permitted. The park contains aplayground and pavilions for parties.
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