Yellow Lake (Sammamish, Washington)
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| Location | Sammamish, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°34′17″N 122°00′46″W / 47.571334°N 122.012895°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 10 acres (4.0 ha) |
Yellow Lake is a small lake in the Klahanie neighborhood of Sammamish, Washington. The lake sits within a forested area, next to Klahanie Park.
Description
Yellow Lake is located within Klahanie, a planned community that was annexed by Sammamish in 2016. The lake was named for its yellow water lilies. The lake is surrounded by a forested buffer strip, serving as an urban wildlife sanctuary. Due to this abundant habitat, the lake supports many birds and other wildlife. The lake is encircled by a walking trail.[1][2]
The lake has not been monitored for nutrient levels since 2004, but those measurements indicate that it is borderline
eutrophic. The lake has a 257-acre (104 ha) watershed, entirely within Klahanie.[3]
References
- ^ Homsaen, Gift. "Photo essay: Yellow Lake that is not yet yellow". Seattle Collegian. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Yellow Lake". Washington Trails Association. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Yellow Lake". King County. Retrieved January 14, 2024.