Calamus Reservoir (Virginia Smith Dam)

Description:

Virginia Smith Dam (formerly called Calamus Dam) and Calamus Reservoir, North Loup Division, P-SMBP, are on the Calamus River in Nebraska. Recreation at the site is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year round. Available species include walleye, wiper, white bass, northern pike, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and crappie. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 5,142 water surface acres, 6404 land acres and 31 miles of shoreline. Current reservoir level.

Directions:

Site is 5 miles northwest of Burwell. Nearest highway is Nebraska 91.

Address:

NE Game and Parks Commission

HC79, Box 20L

Burwell NE 68823-9803

Phone:

308-346-5666

Email:

calamus@ngpc.ne.gov

Organization:

BOR - Bureau of Reclamation