Lake Cadjaw History
Our History
Nearly 70 acres in size, Lake Cadjaw is located in Honesdale, PA. It was once known as Cadjaw Pond.
Dating back to the 1800's, the Delaware & Hudson Canal bought the property, expanded the ground to later be known as Lake Cadjaw, and built a dam. Lake Cadjaw stored and supplied water which was used for the D & H Canal and later used as a water supply for the town of Honesdale. Today, the Lake is a beautiful body of water owned by the Lake Cadjaw Watershed Association and used by its residents for boating, fishing and swimming.
The Army Corps of Engineers lowered the water level of the Lake approximately 5 1/2 feet about 35 years ago. In the void left behind, grew a forest of cattails and the Lake Cadjaw Watershed Association has made many attempts to have the Lake restored to its original state. According to the Department of Environment Protection, the Dam that harnesses the lake is in jeopardy of being breached if it is not reinforced and brought up to their current safety specifications. LCWA has been notified by the DEP that if necessary repairs are not made to the Dam, the Lake could be drained and become wetlands. Our goal is to not let this important part of Honesdale history be taken away!
Our History
