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INDIANHEAD LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION LAKE RULES

April 16, 2024

ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSION LAWS APPLY ON OUR LAKE WITH EXCEPTIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW

Jurisdiction of Rules

1. These rules apply to Indianhead Lake and Association lands, which includes the small body of water west of the spillway, the boat ramp area, and levee that runs between Waterview Place and Austin Bayside Drive and North Lake.

Rules Violations

1. Violation of these rules may subject the violator to having their membership revoked without any refund. After one-year minimum suspension, the violator may petition the Board for restoration of membership.

Membership

1. An Association membership fee must be paid for the privilege of using Association Lake facilities.

2. These membership fees are due by March 31 of each membership year. New residents will have their membership fees prorated based on the number of months remaining in the membership year. 

a. Outside ILPOA boundary membership is not prorated.

Usage of Association Lakes and Properties

1. Only the person paying the membership fee, their spouse, and their children under the age of 21 years old that reside with the person paying the membership fee or an accompanied guest are allowed to use the lakes. 

2. Unauthorized persons using the lakes or Association property are considered to be guilty of trespass and may be prosecuted.

3. The lakes may only be used for fishing, recreational cruising, and paddling. No swimming is permitted! 

4. No hunting or bow fishing is allowed on the lakes.

5. No motor vehicles are allowed on property owned by the Indianhead Lake Property Owners Association except for the boat ramp area.

6. Pellet rifles or BB guns are not permitted on Association lakes or Association properties. 

Fishing

1. All Arkansas Game and Fish regulations and state and federal laws apply to the use of the lakes. All bag limits are governed and enforced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Regulations.

a. Due the small size of the lakes, members are encouraged to voluntarily observe the following daily bag limits to help maintain a healthy fish population in the lakes:

1) Catfish – limit of 2

2) Black Bass – 16’ to 24’ shall be released immediately. Others - limit of 10

3) Bream – limit of 20

4) Crappie – limit of 10

1. Only rod/pole fishing is allowed on the lakes.

2. Guest fishing is allowed with an Association member present.

Boating

1. Each boat operating-member is required to carry liability insurance. Homeowner’s policy, or other coverage in the amount of not less than $25,000.

2. The main boat landing, located off Shoshoni Drive is the only Association property from which, boats, kayaks or canoes may be launched into the main lake.

3. The lakes are “no-wake” lakes. This means your boat should not make a wake of any sort. 

4. No jet skis, airboats or boats propelled by a fan are allowed on the lakes.

5. No person shall operate a motorboat or other motorized water vehicle:

a. In a reckless or negligent manner.

b. At a rate of speed creating a wake.

6. A current Association membership decal must be on all boats, canoes, or other water vessels (i.e., paddle boats). Acurrent membership decal shall be placed on the aft port side of the boat, canoe, or flotation device.

7. No person under the age of 12 may operate a gas-powered motorboat on Association lakes.

8. Every watercraft in use on Association lakes will have an approved life preserver for each person in the watercraft. In accordance with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, children under the age of 13 are required to wear a life jacket. Also boats over 16 feet in length are required to have a flotation device that may be thrown into the water (i.e. Lifesaver ring or cushion)

9. No person can operate a boat other than their own on Association lakes without the owner’s consent.

Docks

1. The portion of Piers or docks extending over the lake waters are not to exceed 200 sq. ft. and should not extend above the normal water level more than 36 inches. Only patio umbrellas are allowed for shade or cover on the dock. The dock shall not extend more than 25’ from the shoreline. A request for a waiver from a requirement may be submitted with justification, to the board for consideration. 

2. Floating docks shall use UV stabilized polyethylene encased floats. Non-encased polystyrene floats are not allowed. Floating docks shall have a minimum of two separate points of anchorage and shall also conform with other rules stated for fixed docks.

3. All new construction designs must be approved by the ILPOA Board. The design shall consist of a dimensioned plan view of the dock/pier with a description of type of dock (floating or pier), owners street address, point of contact and phone number. This should be submitted to the ILPOA Board, attention of Rules Chairman.

4. To have a dock over the water on this private lake, the the property owner must be a ILPOA member in good standing. Non-members must remove existing docks from in and over the water.

Irrigation Pumps

1. Irrigation pumps may be installed only by members of the Association subject to the ILPOA Board’s approval. A signed pump operational agreement must be presented to the Board before approval will be granted. Any violation of the rules cancels the agreement to use ILPOA lake water for irrigation or other purposes. After cancellation of the agreement the grantee must remove the pump and all appurtenances from the lake.

2. Non-members are not allowed to pump water from this private lake and setting a pump in the Lake will be considered tresspassing for which the Board may pursue appropriate compliance action.

3. Irrigation pump use should be managed closely to minimize wasteful use of the lake waters. Pumps should not be operated during periods when rainfall is sufficient for lawn and shrub maintenance. During dry weather periods when the Lake water levels fall significantly to pose a hazard to the fish population or other concerns, the Board may issue a request to cease the use of irrigation pumps to conserve the Lake waters until rainfall reestablishes an adequate water level. The Board will send an email to the membership when the lake reaches a level which will sustain the fish population and the lake’s aesthetic beauty. At that time pumping from the lake will be permitted

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