Dear Dr. Diamond,

QUESTION: IS IT OKAY TO PUT BUOYS OUT TO ALERT BOATERS OF MY DOCK?

ANSWER: YOU NEED TO HAVE A PERMIT IN ORDER TO PUT A BUOY OUT.

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE SPEED LIMIT FOR BOATS ON THE LAKE?

ANSWER: THE MAXIMUM SPEED IS 45 MPH ON THE LAKE.

QUESTION: WHO REGULATES THE WATER ACTIVITY AND RULES ON THE LAKE?

ANSWER: THE SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS & WDFW.

QUESTION: Could you please tell me how to purchase a key to the private beach?

ANSWER: Diamond Lake has no public beaches.  Every lot is privately owned.  The only public access is to the boat launch which is governed by WDFW regulations.  Willow Cove and The Diamond Lake Beach club are both a part of individual homeowner's associations and open only to members who own secondary lots with beach access rights included in the ownership.  The following info tells you who is able to use the beach area you are referring to.

Diamond Lake Beach Club Home Owners Association (DL Beach Club)

Purpose:

Homeowners association for people who own property in Poirer Addition to Sunset Beach, Diamond Heights,Diamond Heights First Addition, and South Shore Estates in Pend Oreille County, Washington State. Charged with maintaining the common areas within for the use and benefit of the owners who make up the association.