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f. Water Circulation For Lakes: the existence and locations of strong currents, inlets, and large water level fluctuations. For Rivers and Streams: velocity and water level fluctuations. g. Water level fluctuation is moderate. The recorded range in water level change is 9.65 ft. An outlet dam in SW corner of the lake holds water on an average water level of 189.69 feet. Natural and artificial obstructions or hazards to navigation, including but not limited to points, bars, rocks, stumps, weed beds, docks, piers, dams, diving platforms, and buoys. The entire northen portion of the lake is shallow and filled with submergent vegetation. There is a row of posts set into the lake by the St. Paul Water Utility to contain the floating cattail mats within the north part of the lake. Private docks and swimming platforms occur along the SE shore. A stop log outlet dam is located in the SW corner of the lake. A fishing pier is located on the SW shore. h. Regional relationship -- the locations and the level of recreational use of other water bodies in the area. Public boat launch sites are available in the park on Marshan Lake, E. Centerville Lake and a walk -in launch is available on George Watch Lake. 2.Existing development. a. Private -- to include number, location, and occupancy characteristics of permanent homes, seasonal homes, apartments, planned unit developments, resorts, marinas, campgrounds, and other residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Private permanent houses occur along the SE shore in Centerville and on the east central shore in the Peltier View subdivision in Lino Lakes. The remaining shore is in agricultural use or undeveloped within the boundaries of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Country Park. No industrial or commercial development occurs, there are no marinas or resorts on Iakeshore. b. Public -- to include type, location, size, facilities, and parking capacity of parks, beaches, and watercraft launching facilities. One public fishing pier and one boat launch public water access on SW end of lake operated by Anoka County Parks. Capacity fewer than 25 cars. 3.0wnership of shoreland -- to include the location and managing governmental unit of shoreline in federal, state, county, or city ownership as well as private semi - public, or corporate lands. 65 percent of the shoreland on northeast, north, west or southwest shore is owned by Anoka County as Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park. 4. Public regulations and management -- to include federal, state or