Welcome to Lake Dubay
Lake DuBay straddles Portage and Marathon Counties. It is a part of the Wisconsin River formed by the Lake DuBay Dam that was built in 1943. The Dam is managed by Consolidated Water Power Company or CWPCo. During the construction of the dam, remnants of an old trapper’s cabin belonging to John Baptiste DuBay was found. Mr. DuBay was one of the first white settlers in the area who ran a small trading post in the 1840’s. If you haven’t figured it out, that is where Lake DuBay’s name originated.
DBPOA Purpose
The DuBay Property Owners Association, Inc. (DBPOA) is organized under Chapter 181 of the Wisconsin Statutes, without stock and not for profit, with the established philosophy and purpose being: To Support the long-term protection of the Dubay Flowage resources as a public trust. In accordance with this philosophy the organization supports the following:
Maintaining of optimal water levels to assure continued superior recreation and maximum flood control.
Promotion and protection of water quality.
Protection of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife populations through proper management of each species and their habitat.
Support of development that protects the water resource associated wildlife and aesthetic qualities of the DuBay Flowage.
Minimizing conflicts between people and wildlife.
Minimizing conflicts between recreational users.
Mitigating existing and potential damage to the natural environment.
Support of good land use planning as it relates to protection of the DuBay Flowage and associated resources.
