The lake covers an area of, and reaches a maximum depth of in the northern portion of the lake. The lake is in the shape of the letter L. Whether this has anything to do with the first letter of its name is unclear. The southern portion of the lake is very shallow with a depth rarely exceeding ten feet, and is nearly covered with water-dwelling plants that penetrate the surface to give it a swamp-like appearance. The northern half of the lake, however, is quite deep for its size.