Lake Level Begins to Rise

Dam Maintenance Chair Michael Watts has closed the emergency overflow grate so the water level will begin to rise as rain and snow falls. There are still at least two retaining wall projects underway so it will not be brought back to full pool quite yet.

IDNR Suggests Spillway Improvements

IDNR recently sent a letter suggesting the Association consider expanding the spillway to meet new standards for flood water capacity. Hurst-Rosche, the firm that has been safety engineer of record for the dam for many years, has been asked to review our options...

Large Items in Shallow Water

Now that the ground has frozen our landscape team will be removing some of the larger logs and trash in shallow water around commons areas. If you have an item you are concerned about (or a fish habitat near your property you want left alone) please reply to this...

Turnout Needed for Watershed Planning Efforts

A team from Heartlands Conservancy, Madison County Flood Prevention and the Corps of Engineers has been working on a watershed plan for Cahokia Creek which feeds Dunlap Lake. Results of this plan may help the region get future funding for watershed improvements and...

Important Dates

Jan. 17 & 19 – Open Houses for Cahokia Creek Watershed 6-8 pm (Click here for more information.) Jan. 30 – Board Meeting 7 pm, 840 E. Lake Drive Feb. 16 – Annual meeting 7 pm at the Moose Lodge 7371 Marine Road,...

Muskrat Season Ends January 25

Winter trapping has been effective for some residents. While muskrats are not very active in the winter, don’t assume they are gone. Homeowners who saw muskrats this summer are encouraged to act before trapping season ends in January. Colleagues from the...