Sutherland Reservoir
Lincoln County, Nebraska2,956 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Nebraska DEE for this lake.
- Impaired · Fish consumption advisory
- 31 ft max depth
- Public access
Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County, Nebraska has water-quality measurements published by Nebraska DEE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 2956 acres.
Sutherland Reservoir is a 2,956-acre lake in Lincoln County, Nebraska with a maximum depth of 31 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NDEE. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Sutherland Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
- Deep water31 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water2,956 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Sutherland Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for fish consumption advisory. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Sutherland 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.
Water quality measurements for Sutherland Reservoir
These are the measurements Nebraska DEE publishes for Sutherland 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.
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Lake Details
Max depth
31 ft
Surface area
2,956 acres
Shoreline
14.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Nebraska DEE
Recreation & Access
- Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area - Inlet/WestPublic
- Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area - Hershey BeachPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Sutherland Reservoir
- Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area2.7 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Sutherland Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NE-SP1-L0080 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Sutherland Reservoir
Where is Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir is a lake in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Its water-quality measurements are published by Nebraska DEE and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir in Lincoln County, Nebraska has water-quality measurements published by Nebraska DEE, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 31 ft. Surface area: 2956 acres.
Is Sutherland Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Sutherland Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for fish consumption advisory. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir has a maximum depth of 31 feet. The lake covers 2956 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area - Inlet/West, Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area - Hershey Beach. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Nebraska's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Sutherland Reservoir?
- Sutherland Reservoir has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Sutherland Reservoir come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles