Directions and Factoids
Directions: Depending on where you are in Omaha, these lakes are not far away.
Cunningham Lake is located north of I-680, off of the 72nd street exit.
Standing Bear Lake is located just north of 132nd and Fort Streets.
Zorinsky Lake is located just south of Center Street, from 156th Stree, west to 188th
Street.
Wherspann Lake, Also known as Chalco Hills Rec Area, is located along Giles Road, near
156th Street.
Factoid: The Papio Creek Project consists of Glenn Cunningham, Standing Bear, Zorinsky and
Wehrspann Lakes and Dams, located in the Omaha, NE area. Congress authorized the
construction of the dams to reduce flooding risks in the Papio Creek watershed after
extensive flooding in 1964 and 1965 resulted in loss of life and $5.5 million in property
damage.
Recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat and improved water quality are additional
benefits of the Papio Creek Projects. The Corps cooperates with the City of Omaha and the
Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District to manage and protect the natural
resources of these lakes and surrounding lands.
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
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Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11
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Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 90th Street
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Cunningham Lake Dam Site 11 96Th Street
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Standing Bear Dam Site 16
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Standing Bear Dam Site 16 Fort Street
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Wehrspann Dam-Site 20
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Wehrspann Dam-Site 20 Cornhusker
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Zorinsky Dam-Site 18
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Zorinsky Dam-Site 18 Park Northeast
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Zorinsky Dam-Site 18 Park Spillway
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 Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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