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
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nla Lake | Morrill | A | - | 21.2 µg/L | 0.9 µg/L |
| 2 | Qacnelakefbk | Douglas | A | - | 11 µg/L | 3 µg/L |
| 3 | Lake Minatare | Scotts Bluff | B | 5.4 ft | 52.4 µg/L | 2.8 µg/L |
| 4 | Hershey Lake | Lincoln | B | 13.6 ft | 51.4 µg/L | 2.1 µg/L |
| 5 | Nla Lake | Dawes | B | 11.8 ft | 35.1 µg/L | 6.1 µg/L |
| 6 | Lake C W Mcconaughy | Keith | B | 7.2 ft | 56.6 µg/L | 5.3 µg/L |
| 7 | Box Butte Reservoir | Dawes | B | 5.6 ft | 51.5 µg/L | 4.5 µg/L |