| Lake Manawa | |
| Location: | Pottawattamie County, Iowa |
| Coordinates: | 41.2062°N -95.8585°W |
| Type: | lake |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 1.158mi2 |
| Elevation: | 295m (968feet) |
| Pushpin Map: | Iowa |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of the lake in Iowa. |
Lake Manawa is a lake located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in the United States. It was formed from a Missouri River flood in 1881. It is the closest lake to Omaha, Nebraska and surrounding metro area which allows motor boating, water skiing, and wakeboarding. Lake Area: