Why does Florida have so many ponds?

The main purpose of the retention ponds is to hold onto the storm runoff or any kind of runoff in general and release the water at various flow rates. The water is naturally processed without additional equipment when in a retention pond, and also improves the water quality.



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Many of the ponds are deep and do not have air circulation, as a result with depletion of oxygen, waters in the ponds can grow algae, vegetation and contamination and hazardous. Ponds not secured with fencing can also become dumping areas for construction debris and trash and waste materials.

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Fresh water lakes and ponds, including retention ponds, are not safe to swim in. Almost all such bodies of water have alligators in them. Many have warning signs posted, but some don't. That doesn't mean there's no alligators in them.

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Largemouth bass, bluegill (commonly called sunfish or bream), and channel catfish are the most commonly stocked species in Florida ponds. When properly managed, these species can provide excellent fishing.

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Florida has more naturally formed lakes than other southeastern States, where many lakes are created by building dams across streams. The abundance of lakes on the Florida peninsula is a result of the geology and geologic history of the State. An estimated 7,800 lakes in Florida are greater than 1 acre in surface area.

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