| Lake Jackson | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:LkJacksonFLSep2005.jpg) Lake Jackson, September 2005, with storm approaching. Note flying ducks. | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:USA_Florida_relief_location_map.jpg)  Lake Jackson &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Usa_edcp_relief_location_map.png) Lake Jackson | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Lake_Jackson_TLH_Florida.gif) Map | |
| Location | Leon County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°31′46″N 84°19′21″W / 30.5294°N 84.3225°W |
| Type | prairie lake |
| Primary outflows | sinkholes |
| Catchment area | 42.1 square miles (109 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 8 miles (13 km) |
| Surface area | 6.2 square miles (16 km2) |
| Surface elevation | max. 96.2 feet (29.3 m) |
Lake Jackson is a shallow, prairie lake on the north side of Leon County, Florida, United States, near Tallahassee, with two major depressions or sinkholes known as Porter Sink and Lime Sink.
The lake is located in the Red Hills Region, and has fluctuated from periods of being dry to a maximum elevation of 96 feet (29 m) above sea level. The lake is approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) long and its area is 6.2 square miles (16 km2). There is no outflow from streams or runoff.