| Chalco Hills Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
  Location of Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Nebraska, USA | |
| Location | Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States |
| Nearest city | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41°10′14″N 96°9′19″W / 41.17056°N 96.15528°W |
| Area | 1,186 acres (4.80 km2) |
| Governing body | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Chalco Hills Recreation Area is located in northwestern Sarpy County, Nebraska, and approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Omaha. Chalco Hills consists of 1,186 acres (4.80 km2) of which 246 acres (1.00 km2) is covered by Wehrspann Lake, an artificial reservoir. The recreation area was opened in 1988 as part of Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District efforts to provide flood control and improve recreation opportunities. The Dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the recreation area is managed by the Natural Resources District.[1]
- ^ "Wehrspann Lake". U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Archived from the original on 2005-11-01. Retrieved 2007-01-21.