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History. The peninsula that today contains Delta Lake State Park was created when the Mohawk River was impounded in 1908 to form Delta Lake, a reservoir intended to supply water to the New York State Barge Canal.
- 720 acres (2.9 km²)
- 209,556 (in 2014)
- 8797 State Route 46, Rome, New York
- Rome, New York
Explore the geological history of the Delta Lake Area. Make a "volcano" erupt, and create your own sand art. This program is conducted by retired NPS Ranger and NYS Master Naturalist Susan Jones Graff.
Delta Lake State Park. Lake Delta was created when the state built a dam in 1912 and flooded some 3,000 acres, destroying the village of Delta. The project required the removal of 295 buildings, including 70 homes, and the relocation of two cemeteries. Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir.
There is parking for 70 trucks and trailers. There is also a marina on the lake. History. The reservoir was created by a dam on the Mohawk River, for which construction began in 1908. The dam is on the south side of the reservoir, southwest of Delta Lake State Park.
- 22 feet (6.7 m)
- 2,377 acres (3.714 sq mi)
- 60 feet (18 m)
- Oneida County, New York
Home. Find Places to Go. Delta Lake. Physical Features: Elevation: 550 feet. Area: 2,289.2 acres. Shoreline Length: 18.7 miles. Max Depth: 60 feet. Mean Depth: 22 feet. County and Town: Oneida County, Town of Western. Access: Dual concrete ramp site in Delta Lake State Park on Route 46, 6 miles north of the City of Rome.
1-315-337-4670. 8797 NY-46. Rome, NY 13440. VISIT WEBSITE. D elta Lake State Park is open year-round and is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. Visitors can enjoy the day in one of many picnic areas or spend time exploring the park's miles of hiking and nature trails.
Welcome to Delta Lake State Park, a hidden gem in the heart of New York. Situated on a picturesque peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir, this state park
