Yellow Lake (Sammamish, Washington)

Yellow Lake is a small lake in the Klahanie neighborhood of Sammamish, Washington. The lake sits within a forested area, next to Klahanie Park.

Yellow Lake
View of a lake
View of Yellow Lake
Yellow Lake is located in Washington (state)
Yellow Lake
Yellow Lake
Yellow Lake is located in the United States
Yellow Lake
Yellow Lake
LocationSammamish, Washington
Coordinates47°34′17″N 122°00′46″W / 47.571334°N 122.012895°W / 47.571334; -122.012895 (Yellow Lake)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area10 acres (4.0 ha)

Description

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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

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  1. ^ Homsaen, Gift. "Photo essay: Yellow Lake that is not yet yellow". Seattle Collegian. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Yellow Lake". Washington Trails Association. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Yellow Lake". King County. Retrieved January 14, 2024.