Lake Washington (Florida)
Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida 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.
Lake Washington | |
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Lake Washington Lake Washington | |
Location | Brevard County, Florida |
Coordinates | 28°09′10″N 80°44′34″W |
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″N 80°44′34″W |
Area | 4,362 acres (1,765 ha) |
Governing body | St. Johns Water Management District |
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