Lake Lagunita

Lake Lagunita

Lake Lagunita when it is filled with water.
Location Stanford, California
Coordinates 37°25′24″N 122°10′34″W / 37.423273°N 122.176076°W / 37.423273; -122.176076Coordinates: 37°25′24″N 122°10′34″W / 37.423273°N 122.176076°W / 37.423273; -122.176076[1]
Type reservoir
Basin countries United States

Lake Lagunita is an artificial dry lake in Stanford University, California, located on the western side of the Stanford campus near the Lagunita residences.

Sources

During winters with normal rainfall, the lake used to be filled by diversion from San Francisquito Creek to a three-meter depth along with artificial water level maintenance, allowing recreational use by students.[2] However, the lake has not been artificially filled since the late 1990s, due to problems either with the lake's damming walls or with conservation efforts.[3][4]

As the lake is no longer permanently filled, it serves as a drainage basin and contains vernal pools throughout the winter and spring months. It is during this time that it serves as a vital breeding ground for many amphibians.

Uses

The lake serves as a basin in the winter and spring, filling to a maximum depth of approximately three feet. The majority of the remaining area is pocketed with smaller vernal pools and temporary wetlands.

Those who enjoy exercise can take advantage of the lake's scenic perimeter to jog or walk without distraction on the 0.9 miles (1.4 km) trail.[5] Many dormitory residences, row houses, and several fraternities are located near the lake, including the Lagunita residences, Roble Hall, Enchanted Broccoli Forest (EBF), Narnia, Kappa Alpha, and Jerry.

Wildlife

Amphibians:

Birds:

See also

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lagunita
  2. 1 2 S.J. Barry and H.B. Shaffer. "The Status of the California Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma californiense) at Lagunita: A 50-Year Update". Journal of Herpetology 28, No. 2 (June 1994), 159-164.
  3. ↑ Newman, Loren. "Endangered Salamanders to be Protected" The Stanford Daily, May 5, 2008
  4. ↑ Zigterma, Tom. "Lake Lag and its Dam" The Stanford Daily, May 8, 2008
  5. ↑ Lake Lag Trail
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