how big is a lake?

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2007-03-12 06:57:59 · 4 answers · asked by Larry C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

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From puddle-sized to the Black Sea.

2007-03-12 16:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Twice as large as half a lake.

No, seriously. Some states define a lake as 1 square mile, and require public access to it. (It's doesn't have to be a road -- Vermont allows a foot path.)

2007-03-12 07:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by morningfoxnorth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

anything under 2 acers is a pond over that is a lake

2007-03-12 07:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by omallory_us 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its as big as it needs to be. if there is no water its just another dry hole in the ground.

2007-03-12 10:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋