Lake Horney facts for kids
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 Lake Horney
Location in Florida
Lake Horney
Location in the United States
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| Location | Polk County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°01′59″N 81°56′21″W / 28.033160°N 81.939090°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Rain |
| Primary outflows | Seepage |
| Catchment area | Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 6.91 acres (28,000 m2) |
| Average depth | 4 ft (1.2 m) |
| Max. depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Water volume | 8,566,835 US gal (26.3 acre⋅ft; 32,400 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Settlements | Lakeland |
Lake Horney is a small lake located in Polk County, Florida. It is named after Julius Teague Horney, a person who helped develop the nearby city of Lakeland.
History of Lake Horney
Lake Horney gets its name from Julius Teague Horney (1888–1959). He was an important figure who helped build and grow the city of Lakeland during the 1920s. The lake was named in his honor to remember his contributions to the area's development.
About the Lake
Lake Horney is a type of lake called a reservoir. This means it's a place where water is collected and stored. The lake covers an area of about 6.91 acres, which is roughly the size of five football fields!
The average depth of Lake Horney is about 4 feet (1.2 meters), but in some spots, it can be as deep as 10 feet (3 meters). The lake gets its water mainly from rain, and water leaves the lake through a process called seepage, where it slowly leaks into the ground.
Nearby Places
Lake Horney is located close to some important places in Lakeland, Florida. These include:
- Lakeland Senior High School (Florida)
- Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
