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Lake Delhi Information

Support the local businesses who support Lake Delhi!
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Lake Links & Information

Lake Level and Alerts

Current conditions for Maquoketa River at Manchester: 


https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ia/nwis/uv?site_no=05416900&format=gif&period=31   

NWS action stage is 12 ft, minor flood stage is 14 ft, Moderate flood stage is 17 ft and major flood stage is 20 ft.  Peak flood stage of 24.48 ft in July 2010.   *Click Water Alert from this page for notifications


Set up a USGS Water Alert: 

 https://dashboard.waterdata.usgs.gov/app/nwd/en/?aoi=default Use the search bar to locate the Manchester, IA (Maquoketa River at Manchester, IA) location or a location of your preference. Click on the blue marker to view current information and click Water Alert at the top of the page. This location has reached moderate or higher flood stage 7 times between 2010-2025. You can choose your alert by stream flow or stage and get daily or hourly alerts. The hourly alerts only send if the value is within the parameters you choose but are valuable for quickly rising water that will impact your property or safety.


Iowa Flood Information System: This site contains maps and resources for waterways and flooding in Iowa. https://ifis.iowafloodcenter.org/ifis/


Weather Alerts for Delaware Co:

Click Alert Iowa Sign-Up on the Delaware County Emergency Management website to receive weather alerts. The site also has links to the county's hazard mitigation plan and preparedness resources.  http://delawarecounty.iowa.gov/emergency-management


*Tip: If you use "do not disturb" or "sleep" mode to silence notifications at night, add the phone number for alerts to your Favorite contacts and update settings to allow those notifications to be heard.

Boating Laws & Responsibilities

Check out this Iowa DNR site to learn about safety requirements, download a boater handbook, review registration and permit requirements and more. http://www.iowadnr.gov/Things-to-Do/Boating  

Here is a boat safety checklist to ensure a safe & smooth boating experience:

  • DNR officers have the authority to inspect vessels to ensure the registration certificate is on board, registration & capacity numbers are displayed and the vessel is properly equipped. They will often ask for the driver's ID. See page 65 of the boat safety handbook for more checklist details. Improper speed or distance is the most common violation
  • Carry the required safety equipment: lifejackets, throwable cushion, fire extinguishers, sound-making device, visual distress signal, working running lights
  • Inspect boat for loose connections, cracks in hoses, clean battery terminals, fluids, and ensure the drain plug is in place
  • Inspect trailer electrical connections, tires, hitch, winch and tiedowns
  • Life jackets for every person with all kids under 13 wearing their life jackets at all times while on the boat
  • Throwable floatation device must be on board vessels 16 ft or longer
  • Familiarize yourself with the lake's map and potential hazards. Don't operate too fast for the conditions or too close to other vessels, particularly if towing skiers or tubers. This is the most common violation. 
  • Use a bright orange  "skier-down" flag when someone behind the boat is preparing to be towed or is awaiting pick-up
  • Navigation lights must be on between sunset and sunrise or in reduced visibility. Reduce speed to under 10 mph between 30 min after sunset /before sunrise.
  • PWCs: Must wear life jacket and cannot operate between sunset & sunrise. Take care with your speed and distance to other vessels. 
  • Towing Skiers/Tubers: Must wear life jacket and can tow from sunrise to 30 min. after sunset only. Must have an observer in addition to the operator. Stay >50ft or >100ft from other vessels based on speed. Skiers should know the proper hand signals. Observer should use skier-down flag. Do not pull into the marina gas dock while towing people.
  • Paddlers: Must wear life jacket. Be aware of weather, boat traffic and other hazards
  • Turn off engine & propeller when passengers are boarding or leaving the boat. Never ride on sear back, gunwale, transom or bow of the boat.
  • Drivers should abstain from alcohol use. Drivers 12-17 should complete the DNR boating safety course and carry their certificate onboard but may drive a boat if accompanied by a responsible person >18. 
  • Protect waterways by  not bringing or taking non-native invasive species between waters

Boat Registration

Vessel registrations are valid for 3 years and expire April 30. You are prohibited from using your boat on public waterways without a valid registration. 


Permit for Docks and Lifts

All docks on Lake Delhi must have a permit which expire every 4 years.


http://lakedelhi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Renewing-Lake-Delhi-Dock-Permits.pdf

Boater Education

Boater education is mandatory for any person 12 - 17 years old, who will operate a motorboat over ten horsepower or personal watercraft (PWC).  A driver 12-17 years old is allows to operate a boat or PWC with the oversight of a responsible adult 18 or older. Free online boater’s course: http://www.boatus.org/courses/

Urgent Care and ER

 Regional Medical Center 709 West Main Street, Manchester, Iowa 52057. Ph: (563) 927-3232


Urgent Care: Open M-F 4-7p, Sat-Sun 8a-1p. Closed holidays. https://www.regmedctr.org/services/urgent-care/default.aspx

Maps

Depth map: https://fishing-app.gpsnauticalcharts.com/i-boating-fishing-web-app/fishing-marine-charts-navigation.html?title=Lake+Delhi+boating+app#14/42.4309/-91.3946


 iBoating Fishing Map: https://www.gpsnauticalcharts.com/main/us_cc_ia_delhi_lake_ia-lake-delhi-nautical-chart.html


Iowa DNR Fishing Atlas & popular fish species: https://programs.iowadnr.gov/lakemanagement/fishiowa/lakedetails/del28


USGS 2003 Bathometric map: https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/wri034085


NOAA Office of Coast Survey Maps: https://charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml

Lake Delhi Business Directory

Support the businesses that support our lake:

Below is a listing of our business sponsors who offer great products, services and support while maintaining a focus on our community. 

If your business would like to be included in this list, please check out the Donate Now section. 

  • Delhi Lumber
  • Hartwick Marina
  • Gateway Appliance
  • Dardis Communications
  • Exit Realty, Susie Meyer
  • Kluesner Construction
  • Chad's Electric
  • Heritage Bank
  • Community Insurance
  • Wulfekuhle Electric
  • Hermes Auto & Upholstery
  • Lakeview Lawn & Ground Maintenance
  • F&M Bank
  • Dardis Communication
  • Greg's Lawn & Landscaping
  • Hauser's Water Systems
  • Decker Concrete
  • The Pizza Place
  • Delhi Landing
  • Roast & Toast
  • Price Electric
  • Hingtgen Enterprises
  • Billion Auto

Map Photos

Notice:

The maps provided are for reference and NOT for NAVIGATION. The depth chart photos are from July 2025 from Bist LLC. Click the iBoating link above for current maps and unofficial charts. Bist LLC and the LDRA are not responsible to maintain current maps or charts, not responsible for the accuracy or any outcome from the use of the reference material. A boat captain is responsible to safely navigate waters in current conditions. Marine environments are dynamic and ever-changing. Uncharted dangers can arise quickly. Click for Bist terms. 

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