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.
Lake Update – soil washout along spillway
Jan 22, 2024 | Communications, FAQ, News, Uncategorized
On Friday Jan. 19, unusual water activity was reported by the spillway. The Dam Maintenance committee put bags of concrete around the leak running along side the spillway. The temporary dam reduced the amount of water exiting the lake; but, it didn’t completely...
Lake level dropping
Jan 19, 2024 | Communications, FAQ, News, Uncategorized
A minor leak was identified along side the spillway today. The Association is working to determine the cause. The lake is being lowered below the identified area to better assess the situation.Please be very cautious around the water. Dropping lake levels may create...
No skating or walking on the lake – effective immediately
Jan 19, 2024 | Communications, FAQ, News, Uncategorized
Currents under the water are making the ice unstable. Please tell everyone you know who skates not to go out on the lake. We will send another email or post on the Association website when more information becomes available.
Dec. 11 Board Meeting Agenda
Dec 8, 2023 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Meetings, Election & Social
Nov. 6 Board Meeting Agenda
Nov 3, 2023 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Meetings, Election & Social
Sept. 25 Board Meeting Agenda
Sep 20, 2023 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Meetings, Election & Social
Block Party Sept. 15
Sep 14, 2023 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Election & Social, Social
August 28 Board Meeting Agenda
Aug 26, 2023 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Meetings, Election & Social
Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association Board Meeting7 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2023Back Building at the Moose Lodge 7371 Marine Rd AGENDA Roll Call Guest Comments Approval of minutes from July 31 meeting Financial Report – Rick Welle, treasurer Old Business Report on...
Fireworks Cancelled
Aug 22, 2023 | Communications, FAQ, News, Uncategorized
The fireworks display scheduled for Labor Day weekend has been cancelled. With the lack of rain, the lake is still low and the vegetation is dense in many areas. A large number of residents can not access the water at this time. The board did not take this...
Vendors willing to mow lake bed
Jun 30, 2023 | Communications, FAQ, News, Uncategorized
The following people have told communication committee members they would be willing to clean up weeds from a resident's shoreline or lake bed. They all charge different fees mostly based on their experience, equipment, and insurance. Jim Perini - has tough cut mower...