| Lake Washington | |
| Coords: | 28.1528°N -80.7428°W |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 43622NaN2 |
| Elevation: | 16feet |
| Pushpin Map: | Florida#USA |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Washington in Florida, USA. |
| Lake Washington | |
| Map: | USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Brevard County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest City: | Melbourne, Florida |
| Coords: | 28.1528°N -80.7428°W |
| Area: | 4362acres |
| Governing Body: | St. Johns Water Management District |
Lake Washington is the largest lake in Brevard County, Florida at 4362acres. 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 of Florida. It is approximately 4by and 10to deep.[2]
Located adjacent to the City of Melbourne, 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 Surface Water 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 in diameter.[4]
It is one of the lakes that make up the St. Johns River system. Further downstream is the neighboring Lake Winder.
Exit 183 off Interstate 95 provides access to the lake.
At the dead end of Lake Washington Road is Lake Washington Park, where boating is permitted. The park contains a playground and pavilions for parties.