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Directions and Factoids
Directions: The Salt Creek reservoirs are mostly located west and south of Lincoln, Ne. Holmes Lake is on the southeast side of lincoln near 70th & Normal Streets.

Factoid: The Salt Creek and Tributaries Flood Control Project was authorized by the Federal Flood Control Act of 1958 to provide flood damage reduction, water quality, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. The basin drains a 1645 square mile area encompassing the city of Lincoln. The 10 Salt Creek lakes provide recreation for local residents and vital habitat for wildlife. The Corps of Engineers leases all but one of its Salt Creek Reservoirs to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commision. They are collectively referred to as the Salt Valley Lakes. Holmes Lake is leased to the City of Lincoln.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Branched Oak Dam-Site 18		E P		X	X	X	D	A		BE	I M
Branched Oak Dam-Site 18 Liebers Point				X
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected