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Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)
Nebraska, United States
Depth10–100 ft (3–30.5 m)
AccessBoth
Cert LevelOpen Water; Advanced recommended for deeper dam and bridge dives
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Summer when water levels and temperatures are high (May-September)
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Nebraska's largest reservoir, a 30,000-acre lake on the North Platte River near Ogallala known for white-sand beaches. The Kingsley Dam area and the south shore offer the best visibility (average ~12 ft, up to 30-40 ft at times) and the dam is the most popular dive; walleye spearfishing is the main local dive activity. Deeper targets include remains of the inundated town of Lemoyne around 50 ft and an old highway bridge near 100 ft when the lake is full.
Quick Facts
Depth Range3m – 30.5m
CertificationOpen Water; Advanced recommended for deeper dam and bridge dives
Gear7mm wetsuit or drysuit below the thermocline, dive flag, spearfishing gear for walleye (in season)
HazardsHeavy summer boat traffic, wind and waves, fluctuating water levels (shore diving not feasible at low pool), depth
boatshorewreck
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