Lake Frank is owned by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M–NCPPC).

Though there are a group of rocks which form a bridge-like path across, the creek may be impassable depending on the water level.

Eutrophic conditions in the lake were described at that time, evidenced by excessive algal growth and low dissolved oxygen levels.

In 2002, MDE prepared a report based on more recent monitoring data which indicated improved conditions.

[4] In 2017-2019, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission warned of the lake water contamination with microcystin.