Bennington Lake was created as part of an elaborate flood control system devised by the Army Corps of Engineers. This water body encouraged the growth of relatively lush vegetation in the steppe environment. The trail network circles around the lake, with the Meadowlark Loop closely following the shoreline, and the Whitetail Trail tracing the perimeter of the property. There are views of the surrounding farmland from the Whitetail Trail, while both trails give an interesting look at the extensive water diversion project, with its dams and spillways.