Lake Dunlap, Texas

Lake Dunlap is a census-designated place in Guadalupe County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,934 at the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area.
The community is named after the former Lake Dunlap, a small reservoir on the Guadalupe River. In 2019, the dam failed, draining the lake. The repair was completed in August 2023, and the lake fully restored by the end of October that year.

Geography

Lake Dunlap is located along Farm to Market Road 725 in northwestern Guadalupe County, approximately eight miles northwest of Seguin. The city of New Braunfels borders Lake Dunlap to the north and west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

History

Residential development of the lakeside community dates back to the 1970s. The population has steadily increased from around 200 in 1980, to 500 in 1990, 1,000 in 2000, and 1,934 in 2010.

Demographics

Lake Dunlap first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census formed from area detached from
New Braunfels city and additional area.

2010 census

At the 2010 United States census there were 1,934 people, 684 households, and 501 families residing in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.3% White, 1.1% Native American, 2.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, 6.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.2% of the population.

Education

The New Braunfels Independent School District serves students living in Lake Dunlap. Zoned campuses include,,, and New Braunfels High School .