Where is Pilster Reservoir?

Pilster Reservoir is a lake in Dawes County, Nebraska. Its water-quality measurements are published by Nebraska DEE and shown on this page as reported.

Pilster Reservoir

Dawes County, Nebraska53 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Nebraska DEE for this lake.

Area

53 acres

Surface area

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Pilster Reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska has water-quality measurements published by Nebraska DEE, shown here as reported. Surface area: 53 acres.

Loading map…

Pilster Reservoir is a 53-acre lake in Dawes County, Nebraska.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEE. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Pilster Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Get alerts for Pilster Reservoir →

Water quality measurements for Pilster Reservoir

These are the measurements Nebraska DEE publishes for Pilster Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about Pilster Reservoir

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Surface area

53 acres

No bathymetric survey has been published for Pilster Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Pilster Reservoir

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Pilster Reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Pilster Reservoir

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Nebraska’s top lakes →

Follow Pilster Reservoir’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Pilster Reservoir

→ Pilster Reservoir fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Nearby Lakes in Dawes County

Lake Whitney0.5 ft clear · Eutrophic4 miView →Baldwin Reservoir3.7 miView →Lone Tree Reservoir5.2 miView →Snus Lake8 miView →North Draw Reservoir8.2 miView →Box Butte Reservoir5.6 ft clear · Mesotrophic—View →

Frequently asked questions about Pilster Reservoir

Where is Pilster Reservoir?: Pilster Reservoir is a lake in Dawes County, Nebraska. Its water-quality measurements are published by Nebraska DEE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Pilster Reservoir?: Pilster Reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska has water-quality measurements published by Nebraska DEE, shown here as reported. Surface area: 53 acres.
Is Pilster Reservoir safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.