This summer, for the first time since the 1850's, the lake overflowed into an adjoining lake.
The height of the water in the streets and the adjoining lake had leveled off, so water was no longer rising.
About four miles up is the Nanaimo River, with its adjoining lakes one of the best fishing spots on the island.
The Lankan Parliament, located in a Colombo suburb, was adjourned after an adjoining lake threatened to overflow and flood the premises.
Similarly, a temple at this site, called Vadukunda Siva Temple, and the adjoining lake, about an acre in extent, form another attraction.
It had an adjoining lake 30 x 40 sq. m. in size on the eastern and southern side of the temple.
Critics say the reactor would raise the temperature of an adjoining lake.
Possum Lake is named after the adjoining lake, which is very polluted and full of discarded motors and car parts.
It, and the adjoining lake, are named for G.W. and Casper Walter, who were landowners in the late 19th century.
The Twin Lakes area features a footbridge traversing adjoining lakes.