Lakes / Reservoirs in Nebraska
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All Nebraska lakes A-Z
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Branched Oak Lake, NE (Also known as Dam Site #18) |
Branched Oak Lake, part of the Branched Oak State Recreation Area, is conveniently located northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska’s state capital. Branched Oak Lake is the largest lak … |
| Buckskin Hills Lake, NE (Also known as Buckskin Hills Reservoir and Buckskin Hills Wildlife Management Area) |
Buckskin Hills Lake is a small prairie lake of about 75 acres located in northeastern Nebraska’s Dixon County. Lying four miles southwest of the town of Newcastle, Buckskin Hi … |
| Calamus Reservoir, NE |
Located in central Nebraska, the Calamus Reservoir is a wonderful place to relax, appreciate the beauty of nature, and enjoy some fun on the water. The reservoir was built by … |
| Carter Lake IA |
In the late 1800’s the Missouri River changed its course, altering the future of the area around Omaha, Nebraska and creating Carter Lake. Spanning parts of the southwest regi … |
| Fremont Lakes (Also known as Fremont State Recreation Area) |
Fremont Lakes have turned human handiwork into a natural and recreational paradise. These small lakes are the result of groundwater filling sand-mining pits along the Platte R … |
| Harlan County Lake, NE |
Harlan County Lake covers an impressive 13,250 acres in south-central Nebraska’s Frontier Trails region. Just seven miles from the Nebraska / Kansas state line, Harlan County … |
| Lake McConaughy, NE (Also known as Big Mac) |
Lake McConaughy, commonly called Big Mac, is Nebraska’s largest reservoir with 30,500 acres and 76 shoreline miles. Lake McConaughy is conveniently located near Interstate 80 … |
| Lake Minatare, NE |
In the western strip of Nebraska known as “the Panhandle” lies the 2,158 acre Lake Minatare. This reservoir is located in Nebraska’s North Platte Valley and is part of the Nor … |
| Lake Wanahoo (Also known as Wanahoo Reservoir) |
The newest lake in Nebraska’s Metro Region, Lake Wanahoo will officially greet visitors on April 28, 2012. This attractive gem is eagerly anticipated as one of the best fishin … |
| Lewis and Clark Lake, NE/SD |
Stretching 25 miles long and straddling the Nebraska and South Dakota border, 28,000-acre Lewis and Clark Lake is the smallest of the Missouri River reservoirs. Lewis and Clar … |
| Merritt Reservoir, NE |
Deep in the heart of the Midwest, in the Sandhills region of Nebraska, lies the 2,906-acre Merritt Reservoir. This secluded lake is a paradise for those who love hunting, fish … |
| Sherman Reservoir (Also known as Sherman Lake) |
Sherman Reservoir adds great recreation value to the Sandhills region of Nebraska in addition to precious irrigation water for thousands of farm acres. Built in 1961 by the Bu … |