Lake County Public Works | Polk County, Florida | 2005 - 2007

Dora-Beauclair Basin Study

AMEC-BCI was retained by Lake County Public Works to perform a basin study for the Lake Dora, Lake Beauclair, and Lake Carlton drainage basins. The focus of the study was estimating pollutant loads to surface waters, performing a structures inventory, creating a database, and prioritizing outfalls for potential projects. Water quantity problems were also assessed as applicable.

The 40-square mile study area contains areas within the Cities of Tavares, Mt. Dora, and Eustis, as well as in the unincorporated county. Stakeholder meetings provided a valuable source of pertinent data, and provided the opportunity to explain project objectives and foster cooperation.

Key elements of the project include:

  • Structures inventory & map
  • Database Development
  • Pollutant load modeling
  • Outfall prioritization
  • Stakeholder meetings to determine acceptable alternatives
  • Conceptual project development
  • Project cost estimating