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The Lake Region Lakes Management District is an independent
special taxing district. It was established by a State approved
charter. There are three elected commissioners: Steve Enzor,
Betsey Schemmer, and Matthew Kaylor.
Number of Lakes within District Boundaries:
- South Chain of Lakes - 16
- North Chain of Lakes - 9
- Individual Lakes - 35
- Total in District - 60
Size of Lakes:
Largest on north chain is Lake Hamilton with 2,162 acres
Largest on south chain is Lake Eloise with 1,160 acres
Lake Howard is 628 acres -
Lake Winterset is 548 acres -
Lake Hartridge is 434 acres
Lake Spring is the smallest lake on the south chain at 25
acres.
Size of the District: Approximately 53 square miles
Number of Navigable Canals: Twenty-one
Number of boat ramps:
- Built - 17
- Maintain - 7
- Own - 5
Water Control Structures:
- Control/Operate - 13
- Built - 2
Number of employees: Nine
Areas of Work
The Lakes Management District designs, builds, and maintains
its own docks, boat ramps, and seawalls. The District has
the responsibility of operating and maintaining numerous lake
level management structures.
In order that these structures operate properly, the canals
leading to them and away from them must also be maintained.
The District is also involved in water quality projects,
which are frequently done in conjunction with other agencies.
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