Lake Mohawk (Ohio)
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| Location | Ohio |
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| Lake type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 9 sq mi (23 km²) |
| Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
Lake Mohawk[1] is a man-made lake located about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) south of Malvern, Ohio, USA and 5 mi (8.0 km) west of Waynesburg, Ohio. It resides in Brown Township and Harrison Township. The lake is relatively small, being a private lake containing 9 sq mi (23 km²) of water with a maximum depth of 30 ft (9.1 m). There is only one place to put in boats, however, there are 13 public access docks that can hold boats that can be rented for a fee.
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[edit] Flora
The flora contained in the lake mostly amounts to Spirogyra and Curly-leaf Pondweed. Also in fall and winter months it may contain Scenedesmus and Microcystis. The weed coverage is Leafy Pondweed, Naiad, Eurasian Watermilfoil, and Sago Pondweed.
[edit] Fauna
The fish that live in the lake are Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Walleye, sunfish, and 2 varieties of catfish, Mud Catfish and Blue Catfish. There is also a no-release policy on Alaskan Pike.
[edit] Lake Community
The lake is inside a gated community that contains approximately 1,700 property lots that are privately owned. There are 3 beaches: Main Beach, West Beach, and South Beach. There are volleyball courts on the Main Beach with tennis courts nearby. The Main Beach also hosts a large pavilion and clubhouse that can be rented out, along with 3 smaller pavilions on the beach. The Main Beach has a large play area with swings and a jungle-gym. There is a designated swimming area along the shoreline of the beach. The Main Beach also holds the private ski club dock that is used by the Lake Mohawk Water Ski Club. Near the main gate entrance is the golf course which is a 9 hole, par 3 course. There is a small green fee to play.
[edit] Surrounding Communities
Outside of the Main Gate, but still part of lake property, is a recreational park that contains a baseball field, skate park with a halfpipe, shuffleboard courts, and biking trail. In addition to the Main Gate, there are also 2 other gates: Keno Road Gate and Lace Road Gate that are accessible only with a key card. This is due to guard house that allows visitors in, this is why building companies and shipping trucks must enter through the Main Gate only. Most children and teenagers go to Brown Local School District that contains one high school, one middle school and one elementary school.
