Lake Wawasee - Bathymetry

Bathymetry

Wawasee's bottom consists of channels and rises. It was noted in 1895 that if the water level in Wawasee were dropped 30 feet (9.1 m), 4 distinct bodies of water would then be visibly connected by channels 100 to 200 feet (61 m) wide and 8–10 feet deep.

• The first body would be in front of Crow's Nest (Crow Bay) with a depth of 19 feet (5.8 m).
• The second body would be 50% of Jarrett's Bay with maximum depth of 38 feet (12 m).
• The third would be the main body of Wawasee with a decreased width of 50% and maximum depth of 38 feet (12 m).
• The fourth would be a small just northwest of Black Stump Point with a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 m).

If Wawasee lost 40 feet (12 m) of water there would be 4 distinct lakes without channels connecting them.