Managing Dead Carp

Subdivision and lakefront properties can experience a significant die-off of carp in the spring or early summer, which can occur on other area lakes as well.

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Monthly newsletters will keep you up to date on the activities on and around Wonder Lake.

August 2025 newsletter

Wonder Lake Ski Team Takes 3rd in Nationals! 

Proudly representing Wonder Lake, the Wonder Lake Water Ski Team placed 3rd at the 50th Annual Show Ski Nationals, held August 8–10 in Janesville, Wisconsin. The team also earned top scores in both the Swivel and Barefoot (Back Barefoot Line). In July, the WLWSST took 1st place at the Central Region Tournament, securing their spot at Nationals. The team continues to rank among the top water ski show teams in the nation. The Wonder Lake Ski Team is a 501(c)3 organization relying on fundraising and donations to participate in tournaments and perform ski shows locally. If you’d like to donate, go here: https://wonderlakeskiteam.org/donate The team extends a heartfelt thank you to the Wonder Lake community & fans for their ongoing support.

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M.P.O.A. Bylaws

ARTICLE I  
Section 1. The name of this corporation shall be MASTER PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE WONDER LAKE, ILLINOIS AREA. (Revised 9/13/2023) Section 2. This Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the M.P.O.A.) is an Illinois not for profit corporation, chartered by the Secretary of State on September 18, 1965, as provided by the General Not For Profit Act of Illinois, approved July 17, 1943, in force January 1, 1944.

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Wonder Lake Homeowner Associations

With the exception of property located in the Oakwood Shores and Hickory Falls #3 subdivisions, the MPOA does not collect annual dues from the individual owners of properties with deeded access to Wonder Lake. Information regarding status of annual dues and fees on any specific subdiviision properties can only be obtained from the Secretary of the subdivision where that property is located.
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Erosion Control: Rip Rap

In Fall 2012, the Wonder Lake Master Property Owners Association (MPOA) completed an important element of our overall lake restoration project. This work included the placement of supplemental limestone rip-rap on the upstream face of the Wonder Lake dam embankment, and the installation of rip-rap “collars” around three island areas in the southeast quadrant of the lake.
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Wonder Lake Annual Dam Inspection Report

 

Each year the MPOA is required by the State of Illinois - Office of Water Resources to have an inspection of the Wonder Lake Dam embankment and spillway. This inspection is conducted by Professional Engineers retained by the MPOA, with state engineers also in attendance. The completed report is then forwarded to the Illinois Office of Water Resources.

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In Lake Regulations

In-water equipment includes: docks, boatlifts, swim platforms, etc. Equipment may be placed in or on the waters of Wonder Lake as soon after “ice-out” as deemed advisable by each owner of the equipment. Removal of all in-water equipment shall be accomplished prior to first ice.
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