Click here

WELCOME!!!

Please join our organization of over 1,300 members and stay current with important events that affect you and your property at Deep Creek Lake.  Click on the "Member Login" button (at left) to access a membership application form. 

Upcoming General Membership Meeting :
•  Saturday, June 16, 2012 – Garrett 8 Cinemas at 8:30 a.m.
•  Saturday, August 25, 2012 – Garrett 8 Cinemas at 8:30 a.m.

Board Meetings :
•  Saturday, November 19, 2011– UNO's at 8:30 a.m.
•  Saturday, April 14, 2012 – UNO's at 8:30 a.m.
•  Saturday, June 9, 2012 – UNO's at 8:30 a.m.
•  Saturday, August 4, 2012 – UNO's at 8:30 a.m.
•  Saturday, November 3, 2012 – UNO's at 8:30 a.m.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS of the POA
(Click on the question to see the answer.)

Why join the Property Owners Association of Deep Creek Lake?

1. What is the POA doing about lake grasses?

2. What is the POA position on supporting dredging for some low water areas of the lake?

3. When can property owners put in their docks?

4. The boat noise issue is important to the POA. What is the history of the boat noise issue and how is boat noise measured?

5. How can I volunteer for POA board service?

6. Does the POA utilize committees and what are they? Who is on the committee?

7. Why is the DNR making me fill out a special permit after years of using the lake?

8. What is the POA's position on zoning?

9. How is the lake level regulated? What is a Rule Band?

10. On what county boards or organizations does the POA have representation?

11. What am I allowed to do on the buffer strip and my lake front? Path? Retaining wall? Lights? Campfire?

12. How many boats and PWCs may I have at my dock?

13. What are the basic rules of operating a boat on Deep Creek Lake?

14. Does the POA support the members' interest by assisting with the marketing of the area to potential guests?

15. Why are the bridge pilings not lit up at night?

16. Who are the elected officials for Garrett County?

17. Is Deep Creek Lake a town/municipality that provides services like garbage, sewer, water, and road maintenance?

18. Why does Garrett County not offer recycling at Deep Creek Lake?

19. How many homes are surrounding the lake?

20. What is allowed to be built/constructed on land classified Lake Residential, Town Center, Rural Resource, and Commercial 1 and 2?

21. What has the POA done or what is being done to protect my lake frontage from constant erosion, especially in high water situations and wave action caused not only by boat waves but waves caused by wind and erosion from high winds? My lake front is getting worn back and my front yard is disappearing.

22. What is Maryland Department of Natural Resources website information?

23. How are the POA dues used?

24. What do the numbers on docks indicate?

Deep Creek Dispatch

We have accomplished an improvement in our communication with you, the members of the POA, with our electronic mail format which includes our capability to send alerts to you on hot topics. We plan to maintain the print version of the Dispatch at least through the Spring Issue. Subsequent newsletters will be limited to the "e-format" only and they will be emailed to you. Sign up below

The newsletter is for members only. If you are not a member already, please click on "Member Login" (to the left) and join the POA!

Why select the electronic newsletter?

• The electronic Dispatch will be received as soon as it is produced, not six weeks later as is the case with the printed version.
• You will receive urgent news in a timely manner.
• The e-Dispatch is less costly to produce, leaving more funds for projects to help the lake and county.
• Ultimately, only the e-Dispatch will be produced.

Sign up for our Electronic
Newsletter
e-mail address

For Email Marketing you can trust

...............................................................................................................

ARCHIVED Deep Creek Dispatch

For past newsletters ... Click Here.

Board of Directors (Click here for roster)

For current information or to voice your concerns, please contact our Board of Directors.

The Property Owners' Association of Deep Creek Lake, Inc.
P.O. Box 816
McHenry, MD 21541