The lake has no outlet or inlet-- it is a natural, springfed lake. There seems to be no apparent correlation betweeen rainfall and water depth. Why doesn't the lake respond like a very large rain gauge? We have been tracking water depth since 1947 and see definite cycles appearing.
2006-07-30 14:24:15 · 5 answers · asked by suzziemer 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Water depth is generally governed by how deep the hole is beneath the water surface. For example if you had a pit 1 mile deep and filled it with water, the depth would be 1 mile. Simple.
On the other hand the lake level probably rises and falls with the water table.
2006-07-30 14:34:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a river that is fed in part by an underground aquifer- ours has - and it is dammed, sometime they let water down stream.maybe the lake has a connection that way and it drains in and out of it- it is an idea. Temperature in and out of the water, and humidity make a difference - and how much the fish drink- just kidding on the last part.
2006-07-30 14:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by greeneyed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does respond, but how many times does it rain enough in Wisconsin in one day to make much of a difference. A 2 inch rainstorm is huge up there. I know as I lived in Eau Claire for 45 years.
2006-07-30 14:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dagblastit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many factors which could effect the lake. Evaporation,other springs underwater, porous ground and the water table
2006-07-30 14:51:17 · answer #4 · answered by always a friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rain fall is the primary factor.That is what determines it all.
2006-07-30 15:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by kathy6500 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋