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Did you know? A small un-named side tributary connects Hackenburg Lake to a second set of lakes including Oliver, Martin, and Olin Lakes a couple of miles away. When water leaves Messick Lake, the last in the chain, it eventually travels via the Little Elkhart River to a third chain of connected lakes - the West Lakes Chain.
Eventually, the river joins the St Joseph River which drains into Lake Michigan. Extensive wetlands surround many of the lakes and streams.
Welcome to Dallas Lake
Dallas Lake is located in a chain of five lakes, sometimes called the Indian Lakes Chain. The five lakes are connected by the Little Elkhart River near the headwaters of that same stream. The chain begins just a mile or so west of the town of Wolcottville.
Dallas Lake is one of two all-sports lakes in the chain. The Indian Lakes Chain is comprised of Westler, Witmer, Dallas, Hackenberg and Messick Lakes. The lake has no public boat launch, but can be accessed by boat from other lakes in the chain with access ramps.
The other three lakes in the chain are considered fishing lakes and boat speeds are limited. All five quiet water bodies are enjoyable for canoeing and kayaking. Water quality in the lake is good, and the Five Lakes Conservation Association works with State agencies to upgrade shoreline conditions and educate property owners on the best practices to maintain that condition. Evidence of their success can be seen in the resurgence of cisco fish, a species highly sensitive to water quality.
Spring Water Quality Results: < Click for PDF >
Indiana Blue-Green Algae Information: < Click Here >
Indiana Clean Lakes Program and Volunteer Program < Click Here >
Oct27 - LaGrange-Steuben Fall Forum, Lakes Missionary Church, 9am
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CURRENT STATUS: OPEN Your Lake Association has devised a notification system to alert those residents coming to the lake, as to whether or not the lake is closed/open. |
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DISCLAIMER: This feature is meant as a courtesy only-not an official status. The status may not be accurate. Check with DNR for official lake status. It is your responsibility to verify the actual status of the lake through the DNR. |
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DOWNLOAD a copy of the August 2012 Dallas Lake Association newsletter. Topics covered are the website, condos, Parks Department, water quality and legal defense fund, Five Lakes Association grant, boating hours and lake directories.
Winners of the 2012 Independence Day Boat parade.
Latest news and notices of concern to Dallas Lake residents. Visit "Dallas Lake News".
Location, population, people, facilities, and more - (TerraFly.com)
Real time water data: Nearest gaging station: USGS Waldron Lake.
Watershed: Surf Your Watershed
Water Levels: DNR Public Freshwater