Lake Horney

Reservoir in Polk County, Florida
28°01′59″N 81°56′21″W / 28.033160°N 81.939090°W / 28.033160; -81.939090TypereservoirPrimary inflowsRainPrimary outflowsSeepageCatchment areaPeace River - Saddle Creek WatershedBasin countriesUnited StatesSurface area6.91 acres (28,000 m2)Average depth4 ft (1.2 m)Max. depth10 ft (3.0 m)Water volume8,566,835 US gal (26.3 acre⋅ft; 32,400 m3)Surface elevation138 ft (42 m)SettlementsLakeland

Lake Horney, named for Julius Teague Horney, is a lake that is located in Polk County, Florida.

History

The lake is named after Julius Teague Horney (1888–1959), who helped develop Lakeland in the 1920s.[1]

Nearby locations

References

  1. ^ David Moye (7 June 2016). "Floridians Are In A Fierce Battle Over The Name Of 'Lake Horney'". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  • Lake Horny Shore - City of Lakeland
  • Polk County wateratlas
  • Lake Horney Topo Map in Polk County FL Topozone