Dunlap Lake is our 138-acre private oasis east of downtown Edwardsville in Madison County, Illinois. It was created by Orie T. Dunlap in 1939. The community is home to over 350 families where property owners of Dunlap Lake enjoy boating, swimming, ice skating, and fishing along the lake’s 15 miles of shoreline. Dunlap Lake is periodically stocked with various fish species including Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, and Muskellunge.
The Dunlap Lake Property Owners Association was founded in 1950 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1952 to maintain and protect the lake and subdivision. The subdivision was annexed to Edwardsville in 1977 so the City could maintain roads and provide a reliable sewer system. A 20-year master plan completed in 2020 guides current maintenance and improvements around the lake.
2022 Annual Fireworks Display
Apr 19, 2022 | Activities, Social
Come join the fun with family, friends, and neighbors. Saturday, July 2nd at approximately 9:20 p.m. (time to be finalized later) If traveling by boat, please navigate counter-clockwise around the lake. Stay 500 feet back from the dam, and watch out for the rope...
Capital Improvement – Spillway Construction 4/19/2021
Apr 19, 2022 | Capital Projects, Master Plan, Spillway
Water cannot be allowed over the spillway while the spillway chute is being constructed. This will be completed in mid May if there are no setbacks. Our only control of water level is opening/closing the silo drain and recent storms have filled the lake...
Capital Improvement – Spillway Construction – 4/6/2022
Apr 6, 2022 | Capital Projects, Master Plan, Spillway
Construction on the new dam spillway is moving along nicely. Please be aware that from now until Mid-May the gate on the silo will be opened and closed periodically to keep water from spilling over to into the construction area during heavy rains. The lake will remain...
DLPOA Fishing Guidelines
Mar 16, 2022 | Activities, Fishing
Fishing limits for fishing at Dunlap Lake are as follows: • Largemouth bass 3 per day, no size limits• Walleye 2 per day, a minimum length of 15 inches • Hybrid striped bass 2 per day, minimum length 18 inches • Channel catfish 6 per day, no size limits • Muskie catch...
AGENDA for 2022 Annual Meeting
Feb 20, 2022 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Election & Social
Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. via Zoom Conference CallingAGENDA Welcome - Mike Watts, president Celebrating Accomplishments Thank you to retiring board members Greg Brumitt, Lee Frea, Mike Watts Election of 2022-25 Board - Andrew Reznack, secretary Proposed...
2022 Annual Meeting
Feb 8, 2022 | HOA / Board, Meetings, Election & Social
Dunlap Lake Membership, Our yearly homeowners meeting will be 7 p.m. February 22. We look forward to this as an opportunity to connect with our neighbors every year. At the regular meeting January 31, 2022, the board made the decision to move our yearly meeting 100%...
Board Meeting Agenda – January 31st 2022
Jan 28, 2022 | HOA / Board
DLPOA Rental Property Applications
Jan 11, 2022 | HOA / Board
Did you know that homes in the Dunlap Lake Property Owner's Association can only be rented if a homeowner does a rental registration with both the Association and the City every year. The deadline to submit paperwork to the DLPOA is Jan. 27. City paperwork is due Jan....
Lake lowering to begin Wednesday, Oct 13.
Oct 9, 2021 | Boating, Capital Projects, Dam, Fishing, HOA / Board, Master Plan, Silt & Erosion, Spillway
Lake begins lowering on Wednesday the 13th. It will drop 6 to 8 inches per day.
DLPOA Annual Bonfire
Oct 8, 2021 | Social
Bonfire 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 23 at 840 East Lake Drive Bring your own snacks and a lawn chair. The kids will want to have a flashlight. We'll provide the fire and an ample supply of good company. Dunlap Popcorn Mix will be available while supplies last.