Lake Jesup Basin Study

CIP No. 02207094-2 (East County Basins Group C)

BCC Districts 1, 2 and 5

Project Overview

Seminole County Public Works Department/Watershed Management Division has initiated the development of a Watershed Management Plan (Drainage Basin Study) for the Lake Jesup Drainage Basin (CIP02207094-2, Group C), also known as East Basins Group C. The plans are being developed by an engineering consulting team hired by the County. 

The Lake Jesup basin encompasses approximately 63 square miles (~40,000 acres) in eastern Seminole County. Lake Jesup, Lake Minnie, Lake Mary, Lake Ada, Hidden Lake, Lake Jennie, Silver Lake, Golden Lake, Sweetwater Creek, Lake Charm, and Salt Creek are some of the major water features within this basin. The Lake Jesup basin ultimately drains into the St. Johns River, just north of SR 46. The basin area includes portions of the cities of Oviedo, Sanford, Lake Mary, and Winter Springs.

The Lake Jesup basin has experienced significant growth since the last studies were completed in the early to mid-2000s. The update will:

• Incorporate developments and infrastructure improvements built since the previous studies
• Identify flood-prone areas within the basins
• Estimate flood impacts to roadways and buildings
• Update the 100-year flood maps
• Evaluate and rank conceptual Capital Improvement Projects that will serve to alleviate flooding and improve water quality

Project Location Map

Project Documents

• Seminole State College Map (Sanford/Lake Mary Campus)
• Exhibits

Project Presentation

Send Us Your Feedback

There are several opportunities to submit questions and comments regarding this project.

Submit questions and comments via:

1. Email: Jorge Jimenez, P.E., Seminole County Public Works Project Manager, at jjimenez@seminolecountyfl.gov, Subject line: “East County Basins Group C Basin Study — Public Feedback.”
2. Telephone: Call 407-665-5753 and cite your questions and comments under the “East County Basins Group C Basin Study.”
3. US Mail: Seminole County Public Works — Engineering Division, Re: East County Basins Group C Basin Study, 100 East 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771.
4. Using the Feedback Form below on this webpage.

In all cases, please provide the following helpful information:

• Name and phone number
• Address and/or location of drainage issue
• A brief description of the issue, including when/how often it occurs

Inclusion of photos or other relevant documentation is helpful. Please note that any material submitted will become the property of Seminole County and will not be returned.