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LakeQuality

Safest Lakes to Swim In in Nebraska

7 lakes in Nebraska qualify as safest for swimming, all hold grade A or B and report chlorophyll-a (algae) under 10 µg/L. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.

Ranked List

#LakeCountyGradeClarityPhosphorusAlgae
1Nla LakeMorrillA-21.2 µg/L0.9 µg/L
2QacnelakefbkDouglasA-11 µg/L3 µg/L
3Lake MinatareScotts BluffB5.4 ft52.4 µg/L2.8 µg/L
4Hershey LakeLincolnB13.6 ft51.4 µg/L2.1 µg/L
5Nla LakeDawesB11.8 ft35.1 µg/L6.1 µg/L
6Lake C W McconaughyKeithB7.2 ft56.6 µg/L5.3 µg/L
7Box Butte ReservoirDawesB5.6 ft51.5 µg/L4.5 µg/L

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