Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Source: Loyola University Chicago
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was initially proposed as a public works project to create a dam and a 37-mile-long lake along the Delaware River. Although the dam was never built, the land was taken through eminent domain to create a national recreation area, preserving the environment for public enjoyment while displacing many residents.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Education
- Location
- Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Loyola University Chicago
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area was initially proposed as a public works project to create a dam and a 37-mile-long lake along the Delaware River. Although the dam was never built, the land was taken through eminent domain to create a national recreation area, preserving the environment for public enjoyment while displacing many residents. |
Original sector | Recreation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Pennsylvania |
City | Stroudsburg |
Source
Source | Loyola University Chicago |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Education |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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