Chalco Hills Recreation Area is located in northwestern Sarpy County, Nebraska, and approximately 12 miles (19 km) west of downtown Omaha.

The Dam was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the recreation area is managed by the Natural Resources District.

On the southeast side of the lake, a waterfowl viewing platform permits closer observation of the numerous species of birds that frequent the area.

[3] The lake is stocked with a variety of fish species including bluegill, channel and blue catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, walleye, and carp.

[4] Chalco Hills also has an arboretum of native plants of the region including prairie grasses, trees and flowers.