Lake Wawasee

Lake Wawasee
Lake Wawasee at mid morning toward the west shore
Location of Lake Wawasee in Indiana, USA.
Location of Lake Wawasee in Indiana, USA.
Lake Wawasee
Location of Lake Wawasee in Indiana, USA.
Location of Lake Wawasee in Indiana, USA.
Lake Wawasee
LocationSyracuse, Indiana, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Coordinates41°24′N 85°42′W / 41.400°N 85.700°W / 41.400; -85.700
Lake typeGlacial lake
Primary inflowsSpring, Lake Papakeechie
Primary outflowsLower Turkey Creek
Catchment area23,618 acres (95.58 km2)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area3,000 acres (12 km2)
Average depth22 ft (6.7 m)
Max. depth77 ft (23 m)
Residence time3.5 years
Surface elevation856 ft (261 m) [1]
Islands2

Lake Wawasee, formerly Turkey Lake, is a natural lake southeast of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It is the largest natural lake wholly contained within Indiana. It is located just east of Indiana State Road 13.