this may sound very stupid but what is the criteria that makes a body of water a pond or lake such as size, depth, etc

I suppose one could go to a dictionary and get the definitions, but I think in most people minds it's all about size.

It would be ridiculous to call a 3/4 acre farm pond a lake.   And if you have ever seen Lake Erie or the big "O" I doubt you would use the word pond.

Interesting question though.  

Size. Apparently it matters.  

- Matt

There is no definition between the two except a lake is considered larger than a pond. I have always considered a lake to have no vegetation at the deepest point in the lake. Ponds have vegetation growing all through the bottom. If it's deep enough to have no vegetation growing it could and should be considered a lake.

Scientifically, a pond is any man made body of water where light is found in the entire pond body of water. A lake is any body of water that has a profundal zone; there is as limit of effective light penetration for organisms.

Size. Apparently it matters.  

- Matt

No doubt.  Just ask your girlfriend  

WOW!!!!!!! ;D  ;D

I'm afraid to say anything now...... ;D  ;D

Alfred

Size. Apparently it matters.

- Matt

No doubt. Just ask your girlfriend

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That red line above is 10"

Scientifically, a pond is any man made body of water where light is found in the entire pond body of water. A lake is any body of water that has a profundal zone; there is as limit of effective light penetration for organisms.

How much effective penetration do you need for orgasms? Whoops, organisms.

Scientifically, a pond is any man made body of water where light is found in the entire pond body of water. A lake is any body of water that has a profundal zone; there is as limit of effective light penetration for organisms.

How much effective penetration do you need for orgasms? Whoops, organisms.

long mike,i do not believe any light is needed ;D

Alright guys.... don't make a kid give you a lecture.

(Gotta Love It --- let's not get too optimistic ;D)

Alright guys.... don't make a kid give you a lecture.

(Gotta Love It --- let's not get too optimistic ;D)

Hey...  I'm still a kid!     Wait...  I have kids!   :  NEVERMIND...  ;D

TOO Optimistic???   Fine!  Here is my pessimistic view point... that red line above in 9.75 inches!  ;D

Hmm... I can't find the difference from a quick research, but I was always told that less than 10 acres is a pond and larger is a lake.

Dictionary definitions just say that a pond is smaller than a lake.

Scientifically, a pond is any man made body of water where light is found in the entire pond body of water. A lake is any body of water that has a profundal zone; there is as limit of effective light penetration for organisms.

How much effective penetration do you need for orgasms?  Whoops, organisms.

long mike,i do not believe any light is needed  ;D

Actually, although there is no doubt that the trouserus snakeus responds to visual stimuli, I think the organ in question prefers low light conditions.

Size. Apparently it matters.

- Matt

No doubt. Just ask your girlfriend

DUDE!!!!

Avid, First of all, careful with that girlfriend talk, my wife visits this site too. Second, the ladies like me cause I'm a sensitive and caring guy. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  

- Matt

a lake is connected to a river