Lake Sawyer Community Club
Clubhouse Address: 29006 216th Ave SE, Black Diamond, WA 98010
Mailing Address: PO Box 191, Black Diamond WA 98010
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LAKE SAWYER NEWS & RESOURCES

Resident-Owned Businesses
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Take a look at this LIST of resident-owned, local businesses. You'll find everything from custom closets, to face painting, to stretch ties for your pontoon snaps, to a heavy civil construction outfit. If you'd like your business added, send us an email. 
Invasive Weeds Near Lake Sawyer
Primarily the south end of the lake, especially the Regional Park, is battling a Class A noxious weed called Garlic Mustard. It is highly invasive and grows in a wide variety of landscapes. You are required under state law to remove this plant on your property if it is found. Tom Erler of King County can help with the plants removal and is assigned to our region to manage this weed and other invasive species in our area. Winter and early spring is the time to pull and bag this plant! Tom's contact info is [email protected] / (206) 482-9521.​
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Our spring 2020 newsletter contains further details on noxious weeds in a message directly from Tom Erler. Read the article in the newsletter here: Spring 

​Check out the 2019 Annual Noxious Weeds report from King County by clicking here. 
Toxic Algae Web Resources 
Educate yourself about toxic algae identification and safety and sign up for alerts by visiting the resources below: 
Northwest Toxic Algae
Freshwater Swimming Beach Bacteria and Algal Toxin web page 
GovDelivery Freshwater Beach Alerts
Swim Guide 
View King County's presentation at the 2019 Annual Meeting on toxic algae here. 
Lake Sawyer Water Quality:
Read about how to manage your shoreline to protect water quality HERE. Possible shoreline pollutants include lawn fertilizers, yard waste, stormwater runoff, animal waste, pesticides, oil and gas from boats, septic system discharge and more. It is important to be proactive and take individually responsible to keep the lake clean!   

Annual Monitoring Reports:
2019 Stewardship Monitoring Report 
2018 Stewardship Monitoring Report 

Lake Sawyer Water Quality Report December 21st,  2011 (KCLSP Water Quality Monitoring Report)
Herrera Water Quality Report

   Lake Sawyer Weather

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Here is the Link to 
Lake Sawyer Weather
      By Ambient

Boating Hours
on Lake Sawyer


The speed limit on Lake Sawyer is 5 miles per hour,
except during "Fast Hours"


" Fast Hours": Vessels may exceed the posted speed limit of 5 mph, maximum 36 mph, as follows:

Fast Hours Monday through Friday are 2pm to 7pm (except on Holidays, see below)

Fast Hours on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays are 11am to 3pm


LSCC Newsletters

2024:    Summer 
2023:    Summer Winter 
2022:    Summer Fall  Winter
2021:    Spring Summer Fall Winter
2020:    Spring Summer Fall Winter 
2019:    Spring Summer Fall Winter
2018:    March June Aug Nov
​2017:    July Sep Dec
2016:    April   Oct
2015:    April
2014:   

2013:    Jan    April   July   Oct
2012:   June   Sept    Nov    
2011:   Jan    May    Aug    Dec   
2010:   June   July
2009:   June
2008:   April   June   Sept  
2006:   Nov
2005:   April
2003:   Nov
2002:   June
2001:   Feb   May   June
2000:   Feb   April   June   Oct   
1999:   May  June   Aug
1997:   May  Sept

LSCC Meeting Minutes

​View Minutes/Agendas 2017 - current HERE

2019:
    Annual Mtg PwPt. 
2017:   Feb  Mar  APR  May
2016:    Apr
2015:    Apr   Oct
2014: 
   Jan

2013:   Jan  Feb  Mar  May  June  July  Sept  Oct 
           2013 Annual Meeting

2012:   Jan  Feb  Mar  April  May  June  Aug  Oct  Nov
2011:   Jan  Feb  Mar  April  May  June  Oct   Nov
           2011 Annual Meeting
2010:   Jan  Mar  April  June  Sept   Nov2   Nov17
           2010 Annual Meeting





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Black Diamond Historical Society
As residents of Lake Sawyer, I thought you and your families may be interested in supporting the Black Diamond Historical Society Museum. The Museum is open 3 days per week; Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.The Summer 2012 issue of the Black Diamond Historical Society Newsletter is focused on Lake Sawyer. To join, follow this link: BDHS and then click on "Contact" and then click on "Become a Member".  Steve F.

Black Diamond Blog
Here is a link to a blog with great current and historical Black Diamond
information
: www.blackdiamondnow.org

Links

Black Diamond Police Department


Black Diamond Fire Department
Check your LSCC Member Status  
To see if you have paid your recent dues and/or made a donation to the 4th of July fireworks show, click HERE. This list is current as of April 10, 2023. 

Dock Plates and Stickers for Residents 

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If you don't already have a dock plate, we will supply blank plates that you can permanently mount on your dock. The stickers will be the size of the existing and new plates, and the colors and graphics will change annually to reflect the current year, similar to the tabs on you car license plate. If you are a member and you need a new dock plate or current sticker, contact any Board Member.


Weed Surveys and Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP)

2015 IAVMP
2013 Lake Sawyer IAVMP InformationalPowerpoint  
Here is a link to King County's Aquatic Plant Management Webpage
July 2021 Weed Survey 
2012 Weed Survey


LAKE AND BOATING INFORMATION

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Boat Lift Resources 

Local boat lift suppliers and repair services: 
 
Sunstream in Kent: 206-601-8321 (Jeff Hart, local representative) 
 
GATCO Marine: 253-640-5800 / [email protected]

Boating Regulations and Safety

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Boating is fun, but before you head out on the water there are a few rules to remember; some are Lake Sawyer specific, others just make good boating sense. Here are links to useful information and the specific regulations for Lake Sawyer per Black Diamond Ordinance. It's your
responsibility to obey the rules on the lake to help make it a safe place for all to enjoy.

  • Washington State Boating Laws Changed July 2013: Boating Under the Influence, Boat Rentals, Citations for Boat Accidents
  • Black Diamond Boating Ordinance
  • King County Small Lakes Guide
  • US Coast Guard Federal Boating Laws and Regulations
  • Washinton Boating Safety Officers Association

                   New State Laws Regarding
                      Stand Up Paddle Boards

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The Black Diamond Police want to inform you there are new laws regarding SUPs. Here they are:

SUPs are vessels and you are required to have a wearable PFD on board.  It has to be accessible. There are some models that have a small net or nylon pack built into the design to hold personal items.


Children 12 years of age and younger are required to wear a PFD when on a SUP.

In addition you are required to have a sounding device with you, as with any manually propelled vessel like canoe, kayak, rowboat, dinghy. (i.e.,whistle attached to the PFD)

Boater's Education Card

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State Law requires boaters to carry a Washington State Boater Education Card when operating motorboats with 15 or more horsepower including personal watercraft and any motorized watercraft. The law phases in over time, see the chart to the left. You can obtain your Boater's Card online at www.parks.wa.gov/boating.

Lake Sawyer Geographical Information

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Lake Area: 279 acres
Watershed Area: 8,300 acres
Mean Depth: 26 feet
Maximum Depth: 58 feet
Base Elevation: 512 feet


Link to more King County facts and stats about Lake Sawyer
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Lake Sawyer Depth Chart
Here is a chart of the depth of Lake Sawyer
from the US
Geological Survey.



Lake Sediment Core Reports

Here are links to Washington State Lake Sediment Core Reports from the Washington Department of Ecology

2011 - https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1203045.html

2010 - https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1103045.html

2009 - https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/1003035.html

2008 - https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/0903030.html



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