Box Butte Reservoir

Located in Nebraska

Box Butte Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Nebraska, USA. It was created in the late 1940s by the Box Butte Dam, which was constructed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir covers an area of approximately 2,212 acres and has a shoreline of about 25 miles. It is located in the Nebraska panhandle, near the town of Hemingford, and is a popular destination for camping, fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreation activities. The reservoir contains a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, and channel catfish, among others. The surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, hunting, and wildlife watching, with a variety of animal species, including deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs.