Facts About Geneva Lake

Length:: 7.6 miles

Width:: Greatest: 2.1 miles
Minimum: .5 miles

Area: 8.6 square miles (5504 acres)

Depth: Median depth: 50 feet
Greatest Depth: 144 feet, located off of Conference Point near Williams Bay

The Lake Shore Path: The Lake Shore Path is approximately 26 miles long. An Indian treaty signed in 1833 guarantees public access to the Lake Shore Path in perpetuity. In Victorian times, grand promenades were featured in elaborate landscape designs. Today, path conditions range from easy to rugged, and there are designated public access areas to guide walkers to the lake.

Classification: Headwater lake (natural spring fed)
Geneva Lake was formed 10,000 years ago when the Wisconsin Glacier retreated.

Outlet: Geneva Lake empties into the White River, which in turn goes to the Fox River, the Illinois River, and finally the Mississippi River. In most cases, the water moving to a lower elevation is beneath the surface in the form of groundwater.

Dams: Early settlers in the area constructed dams to control the outflow and generate water power. Later, the water power was replaced by electricity.

Lake Level: Today, the lake's level is controlled by the Geneva Lake Level Corporation. Come see an exhibit on the lake level in the Main Street Exhibit Hall's Nautical Room!