Why Membership Matters
Why does Lake Carey need an association?
Lake Carey exists because of a dam that is owned by the Lake Carey Welfare Association (LCWA). Without ownership, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the dam, the lake as we know it would not exist.
Who owns the Lake Carey Dam?
The LCWA owns the dam and is legally responsible for the condition, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
What does LCWA membership support?
Membership dues support required inspections, government filing fees, professional oversight, ongoing maintenance of the dam, water-quality monitoring, and communication with the community.
Is dam maintenance optional?
No. As the dam owner, the LCWA is legally required to meet inspection, maintenance, and reporting obligations. These responsibilities exist regardless of membership participation.
Why is membership important if I already pay taxes?
Taxes do not fund the ownership or maintenance of the Lake Carey dam. These responsibilities fall solely on the LCWA as the owner and are funded primarily through membership dues.
What happens if people choose not to join?
When fewer residents participate, the financial and legal responsibilities of dam ownership is carried by a small group of your neighbors, even though the entire community benefits from the lake.
Who benefits from the LCWA's work?
Everyone who enjoys Lake Carey benefits from the dam being safely maintained, including homeowners, visitors, boaters, swimmers, and anglers.
What is the annual membership cost?
Annual LCWA membership is $50 per household. Membership helps ensure that responsibility for maintaining Lake Carey is shared fairly by those who benefit from it.
How can I become a member?
You can join or renew online. Links are located here under the "Membership" tab. An annual mailing with information and instructions is also sent out in the beginning of January to those that we have addresses for.
Lake Carey exists because of a dam that is owned by the Lake Carey Welfare Association (LCWA). Without ownership, maintenance, and regulatory compliance for the dam, the lake as we know it would not exist.
Who owns the Lake Carey Dam?
The LCWA owns the dam and is legally responsible for the condition, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
What does LCWA membership support?
Membership dues support required inspections, government filing fees, professional oversight, ongoing maintenance of the dam, water-quality monitoring, and communication with the community.
Is dam maintenance optional?
No. As the dam owner, the LCWA is legally required to meet inspection, maintenance, and reporting obligations. These responsibilities exist regardless of membership participation.
Why is membership important if I already pay taxes?
Taxes do not fund the ownership or maintenance of the Lake Carey dam. These responsibilities fall solely on the LCWA as the owner and are funded primarily through membership dues.
What happens if people choose not to join?
When fewer residents participate, the financial and legal responsibilities of dam ownership is carried by a small group of your neighbors, even though the entire community benefits from the lake.
Who benefits from the LCWA's work?
Everyone who enjoys Lake Carey benefits from the dam being safely maintained, including homeowners, visitors, boaters, swimmers, and anglers.
What is the annual membership cost?
Annual LCWA membership is $50 per household. Membership helps ensure that responsibility for maintaining Lake Carey is shared fairly by those who benefit from it.
How can I become a member?
You can join or renew online. Links are located here under the "Membership" tab. An annual mailing with information and instructions is also sent out in the beginning of January to those that we have addresses for.