Dunlap Lake

 Dunlap Lake is our 138-acre lake with 360 single-family homes, just east of downtown Edwardsville in Madison County, Illinois. It was created by Orie T. Dunlap in 1939. Property owners of Dunlap Lake enjoy boating, swimming, ice skating, and fishing along the lake’s 15 miles of shoreline.

Since the late 1940s Dunlap Lake has been periodically stocked with fish including Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Muskellunge. Fishing is for residents and guests who go out with them. Please catch and release largemouth bass, 

A 2024 study on the fishery showed the lake is overstocked with several types of fish. Currently residents are encouraged to catch and keep as many small and midsized Crappie and Stripers they will eat. ALL Shad and Carp caught need to be removed. Never throw left over bait fish or any kind of pond fish into the lake.

The lake is managed by the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association which was founded in 1950 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1952 to maintain and protect the lake and subdivision. The neighborhood was annexed into Edwardsville in 1977 so now the City maintains roads and provides a reliable sewer system. A 20-year master plan completed in 2020 guides current maintenance and improvements around the lake. 

Fireworks July 2

Jun 25, 2016 |

Fireworks will be around 9:20 pm on Saturday, July 2. The lake in front of the dam will be roped off at 8 pm. The rain date has been set on the following Saturday on July 9. FOR YOUR SAFETY: No one will be allowed on the dam except for those involved in the display....

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Board Meeting June 27

Jun 25, 2016 |

Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting 7 pm, June 27, 2016 at 840 East Lake Drive BOARD MEETING AGENDA 1. Roll call- 2. Approval of minutes – June 24, 2016 3. Guest comments 4. Financial Report 5. Old Business a. SSA - Annexations 6. Committee Reports...

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Reminder On Boat Engine Sizes

Jun 23, 2016 |

Boats used on the lake are limited to a 7.5 horsepower outboard motor except pontoon boats which are limited to a 9.9 horsepower motor. Electric motors used as the main propulsion source shall meet the same power limitations. No more than one outboard motor per boat...

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Votes Are In

Jun 23, 2016 |

Thanks to everyone who attended the June 22, 2016 meeting of the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association at the Moose Lodge. We had a great turnout. There were 266 properties, which is right at 75% of the Association's membership that participated.  With 532 votes...

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Dredging SSA Vote – 7 pm Wed. June 22

Jun 16, 2016 |

It has been proposed that the Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association ask the City of Edwardsville to create a Special Service Area (SSA) as a mechanism for funding the dredging of Dunlap Lake. Residents will be asked to vote on whether or not they want to do this at...

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Assessments Have Been Mailed

Jun 16, 2016 |

Your $500 annual assessment bill should have come from a company named Community Property Management (CPM) this year. CPM is part of an association of property managers that can give us slightly better interest rates, an online member portals and other benefits we...

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Parkway Fees Missed

Jun 16, 2016 |

In changing to the new financial manager, CPM was unaware of the $1 annual parkway lease fee. If you live on the lake please include this in your check as always. 

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Dam Cleanup June 29

Jun 16, 2016 |

Please join us on the dam at 6 pm June 29 for a quick clean up. It's a great opportunity to see the dam up close. Bring gardening or work gloves and a trash bag if you can.

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Boat Mounted Aquatic Weed Mower Available

Jun 16, 2016 |

ATTACKING ALGAE The aquatic weed eater has arrived! Mike Watts gave it a test run this past weekend. IT WORKS! Clean up of the loose algae is going to be a lot of work. Volunteers who signed up will be getting notices of work days soon. Let Carolyn or Mike know if you...

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