Last year I bought a inflatable Sevylor 2 person kayak for the express purpose of exploring this man made lake. 325$ seems to be the lowest price I found today. It's perfect for this lake. Don't cheap out on the paddle. It's essential for getting around and at what speed. Only part of the lake was open in 2008 but most all is this year. This lake is perfect for the adventurous but who also want safety with the children. It is stocked with fish, has a sandy beach to launch from and attracts a lot of wildlife. You can paddle out, float in and take pictures the whole time. No white water but with any wind it can be quite the work out especially if you have a cheap paddle. We are heading out next week to explore the newly opened phase. I'll post a couple new pics then. Sunscreen and personal flotation vests are a must. Don't pack a lunch. The District shopping center is within a mile and has many fast food and sit down establishments. Of course we can always just head back to the house for a BBQ if the Wiseguys are with you. Here is the link to the kayak. I've posted the lake fact sheet and plan map. http://www.meijer.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=130604&CAWELAID=343578883
Oquirrh Lake at Daybreak
Fact Sheet
The size and scope of Oquirrh Lake are difficult to fathom without actually visiting the lake area. The project scope includes a large residential island, several bridges, trails, an extensive circulation and filtration system, a dam and reflection pond as well as fish and wildlife habitat.
Size & Scope:
Size: Oquirrh Lake is 85 acres. This is equivalent to the area of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, yet because of the unusual and meandering shape, the lake will be nearly a mile from point to point. The first phase of the lake is 35 acres.
Shoreline: Oquirrh Lake is 85 acres but above the shoreline the beach, marina, trails, grassy picnic areas, wetlands and natural wildlife habitat add about 75 additional acres bringing the project total to 160 acres.
Depth: 8 feet at the shallower sections, 16 feet at the deepest sections.
Sustainability:
There is less evaporation on a lake than most golf courses making it a sustainable option for recreation.
The lake water is used to water open spaces and parks adjacent to the lake.
The lake wetlands around the lake are planned to retain 100 percent of the storm water and snowmelt runoff.
The lake and wetlands will provide habitat for small mammals, birds and fish as well as marsh plants.
Key Elements:
Two vehicular bridges connect the surrounding land to the residential island. Each bridge has 26’ of clearance so boats can pass underneath. These bridges are the first of their kind in Northern America.
Two beautiful wood and steel pedestrian bridges connect to bike and walking paths. The longest bridge is 170 feet.
The lake is open to non-motorized boats.
Marinas are open for boat launching.
A reflection pool at the south end of the lake measures 60 feet in diameter and will serve as a peaceful visual feature.
In Phase I, 2.5 miles of trails surround the lake. The great thing about the trail system is that there are varied paths and loops that can be taken.
Five miles of walking and biking trails will surround the lake when the lake is complete.
A Village Center is planned nearby for shopping and dining.
The wildlife around Oquirrh Lake will include small mammals, birds, fish and other water related species. With the varied landscape and open space around the lake the wildlife will be just as varied.
On May 11, 2006, 208,000 fish were added to the lake including Small Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Minnows and Channel Cats. The fish were selected not only for fishing but also for their different roles in eating algae and insects. Fishing begins in summer 2007.
A large island will be built in the center of the lake to include about 160 homes, some with personal sailboat slips.
The Engineering:
Nearly 35 million cubic feet of earth will be excavated for construction of the lake. Excavated earth is used for construction in other areas of Daybreak and as road base, pipe zone material and other structural elements of development.
The lake is lined with three layers of material. On top of the natural material which is drainage rock is a sandy, silty material covered by a thick lining material (HDPE – High Density Polyethelene) designed to prevent water seepage. The top layer is another sandy, silty layer to provide a natural soft lakebed. Twenty-five thousand tons of mine rock (in Phase I) are strategically placed under the water and around the shoreline for fish and wildlife habitat and for protection of young vegetation.
A roller compacted concrete dam acts as a barrier across the southern most portion of the lake to control the flow and depth of the water. Water flows over the dam as an aesthetic waterfall feature into a reflection pool.
A computerized lake management system monitors and controls water treatment equipment, regulates the level of the water and controls the aeration system ensuring water purity. All of these elements have been devised to assist plant and animal life that live in the lake.
On October 24, 2005 – 800 gallons of water per minute began pumping into Phase I. The water comes from Utah Lake through two canals - Utah and Salt Lake Canal and the North Jordan Canal.
Construction schedule:
Because of the size and scope of the lake, it will be built in three phases.
Phase I – The 35-acre southeastern most portion of the lake is complete.
Phase II – Includes the middle and northern sections of the lake.
Phase III – Includes the western most section of the lake up into the Town Center and includes a canal section similar to Venice.
Residential Island – Houses on the island will be sold around 2010.
Fact Sheet
The size and scope of Oquirrh Lake are difficult to fathom without actually visiting the lake area. The project scope includes a large residential island, several bridges, trails, an extensive circulation and filtration system, a dam and reflection pond as well as fish and wildlife habitat.
Size & Scope:
Size: Oquirrh Lake is 85 acres. This is equivalent to the area of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, yet because of the unusual and meandering shape, the lake will be nearly a mile from point to point. The first phase of the lake is 35 acres.
Shoreline: Oquirrh Lake is 85 acres but above the shoreline the beach, marina, trails, grassy picnic areas, wetlands and natural wildlife habitat add about 75 additional acres bringing the project total to 160 acres.
Depth: 8 feet at the shallower sections, 16 feet at the deepest sections.
Sustainability:
There is less evaporation on a lake than most golf courses making it a sustainable option for recreation.
The lake water is used to water open spaces and parks adjacent to the lake.
The lake wetlands around the lake are planned to retain 100 percent of the storm water and snowmelt runoff.
The lake and wetlands will provide habitat for small mammals, birds and fish as well as marsh plants.
Key Elements:
Two vehicular bridges connect the surrounding land to the residential island. Each bridge has 26’ of clearance so boats can pass underneath. These bridges are the first of their kind in Northern America.
Two beautiful wood and steel pedestrian bridges connect to bike and walking paths. The longest bridge is 170 feet.
The lake is open to non-motorized boats.
Marinas are open for boat launching.
A reflection pool at the south end of the lake measures 60 feet in diameter and will serve as a peaceful visual feature.
In Phase I, 2.5 miles of trails surround the lake. The great thing about the trail system is that there are varied paths and loops that can be taken.
Five miles of walking and biking trails will surround the lake when the lake is complete.
A Village Center is planned nearby for shopping and dining.
The wildlife around Oquirrh Lake will include small mammals, birds, fish and other water related species. With the varied landscape and open space around the lake the wildlife will be just as varied.
On May 11, 2006, 208,000 fish were added to the lake including Small Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Minnows and Channel Cats. The fish were selected not only for fishing but also for their different roles in eating algae and insects. Fishing begins in summer 2007.
A large island will be built in the center of the lake to include about 160 homes, some with personal sailboat slips.
The Engineering:
Nearly 35 million cubic feet of earth will be excavated for construction of the lake. Excavated earth is used for construction in other areas of Daybreak and as road base, pipe zone material and other structural elements of development.
The lake is lined with three layers of material. On top of the natural material which is drainage rock is a sandy, silty material covered by a thick lining material (HDPE – High Density Polyethelene) designed to prevent water seepage. The top layer is another sandy, silty layer to provide a natural soft lakebed. Twenty-five thousand tons of mine rock (in Phase I) are strategically placed under the water and around the shoreline for fish and wildlife habitat and for protection of young vegetation.
A roller compacted concrete dam acts as a barrier across the southern most portion of the lake to control the flow and depth of the water. Water flows over the dam as an aesthetic waterfall feature into a reflection pool.
A computerized lake management system monitors and controls water treatment equipment, regulates the level of the water and controls the aeration system ensuring water purity. All of these elements have been devised to assist plant and animal life that live in the lake.
On October 24, 2005 – 800 gallons of water per minute began pumping into Phase I. The water comes from Utah Lake through two canals - Utah and Salt Lake Canal and the North Jordan Canal.
Construction schedule:
Because of the size and scope of the lake, it will be built in three phases.
Phase I – The 35-acre southeastern most portion of the lake is complete.
Phase II – Includes the middle and northern sections of the lake.
Phase III – Includes the western most section of the lake up into the Town Center and includes a canal section similar to Venice.
Residential Island – Houses on the island will be sold around 2010.
