Lake Mendota

Wisconsin, United States

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Lake Mendota is a lake located in southern Wisconsin, United States, approximately 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) long. It is situated northwest of Madison, Wisconsin's capital city, and is part of a group of four lakes known as the "four lakes". These lakes, along with Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, and Lake Kegonsa, are a prominent geographical feature of the region. Wisconsin, in general, has a large number of inland lakes, with nearly 15,000 lakes over 20 acres. Many of these lakes, including Lake Mendota, are surrounded by parks and offer recreational opportunities.123

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5 feet) for Lake Mendota, Wisconsin; over 210 cm (7 feet) for Lake Mead, Arizona and Nevada; about 140 cm (4.5 feet) for Lake Hefner; about 660 mm (26 inches) for the IJsselmeer, in the Netherlands; and about 109 mm (4.25 inches) for Lake Baikal.
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5 feet) for Lake Mendota, Wisconsin; over 210 cm (7 feet) for Lake Mead, Arizona and Nevada; about 140 cm (4.5 feet) for Lake Hefner; about 660 mm (26 inches) for the IJsselmeer, in the Netherlands; and about 109 mm (4.25 inches) for Lake Baikal.
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