Pattison Lake
| Pattison Lake | |
|---|---|
Pattinson Lake, viewing northwest | |
Pattison Lake | |
| Location | Thurston County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46°59′43″N 122°46′39″W / 46.9952709°N 122.7775103°W |
| Type | lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 257 acres (104 ha) |
| Max. depth | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
| Surface elevation | 161 ft (49 m)[1] |
Pattison Lake is a lake in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The lake has a surface area of 257 acres (104 ha), and reaches a depth of 20 feet (6.1 m).[2] The lake was named after James Pattison, a pioneer settler.[3]
In June 2025, toxic algae was reported at the lake, prompting Thurston County to issue a public advisory to avoid swimming there.[4] Samples collected from the lake detected Microcystins levels above state recreation guidelines.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pattison Lake
- ^ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 63. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
- ^ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 209.
- ^ "Toxic Algae Health Advisory in Effect for Pattison Lake". Thurston County. June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Algae - Detail search". www.nwtoxicalgae.org. Retrieved June 30, 2025.