kids encyclopedia robot

Gravelly Lake facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Gravelly Lake
Location of Gravelly Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Gravelly Lake in Washington, USA.
Gravelly Lake
Location in Washington (state)
Location of Gravelly Lake in Washington, USA.
Location of Gravelly Lake in Washington, USA.
Gravelly Lake
Location in the United States
Location Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, United States
Coordinates 47°08′49″N 122°31′53″W / 47.1470°N 122.5313°W / 47.1470; -122.5313
Primary inflows groundwater
Primary outflows seepage
Basin countries United States
Surface area 160 acres (65 ha)
Average depth 38 ft (12 m)
Max. depth 57 ft (17 m)
Water volume 264,800,000 cu yd (202,500,000 m3)
Shore length1 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
Surface elevation 220 ft (67 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Gravelly Lake is a lake located in Lakewood in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The lake is fed by groundwater and has no surface drainage channels.

The lake is surrounded by higher-priced homes and estates. Out of the three main lakes in Lakewood, Gravelly Lake is the most prestigious and expensive. Called Cook‑al‑chy (pond lily) by the native people, the lake was named Gravelly Lake due to the gravel-covered lake bed.

The lake has two legal public access points, both of which are overgrown and are not viable for access.

kids search engine
Gravelly Lake Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.