Lake Deaton Explained

Lake Deaton
Location:	Wildwood, Florida, United States
Coordinates:	28.8347°N -81.9819°W
Outflow:	Chitty Chatty Creek
Elevation:	66feet
Pushpin Map:	Florida#USA
Reference:	^[1]

Lake Deaton is a lake in Wildwood, Florida, United States. Lake Deaton Park is located on its shore.^{[2] [3]} In 2019 improved amenities and a pier were planned as part of an improvement project to accommodate dragon boat racers from The Villages community.^[4] The lake is on the north side of State Road 44. Lake Okahumpka is on the south side of the road. In 1980, the United States Geological Survey reported on the areas hydrology including the two lakes.^[5]

Notes and References

1. 281407 . Lake Deaton . 2020-11-09.
2. Web site: Lake Deaton Park | Sumter County Tourism. Sumter County Tourism. discoversumterfl.com. 2020-11-09.
3. Web site: Lake Deaton Park. Lake Deaton Park 5300 County Rd 155. Wildwood. FL 34785 See map: Google. Maps. Wildwood Florida. 2020-11-09.
4. News: Wildwood plans improvements at Lake Deaton beneficial to Villages dragon boaters. November 27, 2019. Villages-News.com. 2020-11-09.
5. Web site: Hydrology of the Lake Deaton and Lake Okahumpka area, Northeast Sumter County, Florida. Edward P.. Simonds. E.R.. German. November 8, 1980. pubs.er.usgs.gov.