Lake Damon

Lake Damon is a relatively shallow, sandy-bottomed 'ridge' type lake located to the west of US 27 north of the City of Avon Park.  Water quality in Lake Damon is fair to good for a lake of this type, based on Lakewatch data.  Phosphorus levels range from 9 to 26 ppb (parts per billion), averaging 17 ppb, which is slightly high for a lake of this type.  Nitrogen levels are typical for a ridge type lake, ranging from 250 to 610 ppb and averaging only 398 ppb.  Algae levels, as measured by the concentration of chlorophyll in the water, are moderate for a ridge type lake.  Chlorophyll ranges from 2 to 16 ppb and averages only 7 ppb.  Water clarity, as measured by the depth to which a standardized 'secchi' disc can be seen when lowered into the water, declines when algae levels increase.  Secchi depths range from only 2.5 to a good 8.5 feet, averaging a moderate 5 feet.  Water quality in Lake Damon fluctuates naturally over time and no long term changes in water quality are discernable based on available data.  Click here to view water quality data by year.

The boat ramp for Lake Damon is located just to the east of US 27 (you can see it from the highway) north of Avon Park.

Historic aerial photo gallery 1944-2002

Lakewatch water quality through 1999