Salt Valley Lakes facts for kids
The Salt Valley Lakes are a group of more than twenty lakes located in Lancaster County, Nebraska. These lakes are special because many of them are set aside as state recreation areas or places where wildlife can live safely. All of these lakes are quite close to Lincoln, Nebraska, within about twenty-five miles. Together, the land and water around Lincoln that make up these areas cover a huge space: 15,039 acres of land and 4,438 acres of water!
What Are the Salt Valley Lakes?
The Salt Valley Lakes system includes nearly 25 individual lakes. These lakes were originally built to help control floods. They act like giant bowls or reservoirs that can hold extra water when there's a lot of rain. This helps protect nearby towns and farms from flooding.
Main Lakes in the System
Some of the larger and more well-known lakes in the system include:
- Branched Oak
- Pawnee
- Conestoga
- Yankee Hill
- Olive Creek
- Bluestem
- Stagecoach
- Wagon Train
- Twin Lakes
- Hedgefield
- Holmes
These lakes offer many fun activities for people, like fishing, boating, and swimming. They also provide important homes for different kinds of animals and plants.
Smaller Lakes You Might Find
Besides the main lakes, there are also several smaller reservoirs in the area. These include:
- Wildwood
- Meadowlark
- Wild Plum
- Merganser
- Cottontail
- Tanglewood
- Killdeer
Another small lake is Teal. However, Teal Lake often doesn't have much water in it. Because of this, it's not a very good place for fishing compared to the other lakes.
