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  • Pomme de Terre Lake beaches to reopen following successful water quality testing

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its Pomme De Terre Lake Project Office, announces the reopening of designated swimming beaches Wheatland and Nemo, effective immediately following confirmation of safe water quality levels.

  • Public health update concerning harmful algae at Kansas City District Pomme de Terre Lake

    Effective immediately, Nemo Beach and Wheatland Beach are closed to the public until further notice. The beaches will remain closed until water conditions improve. USACE staff are actively inspecting the beaches and monitoring water conditions.

  • Public comment sought on draft Water Control Manual update for Pomme de Terre Lake

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a draft Water Control Manual update for Pomme de Terre Lake, along with a draft Environmental Assessment and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact and is seeking public input on these documents. Pomme de Terre Lake, a multi-purpose project located primarily in Hickory County, Missouri, with portions extending into Polk County, Missouri, plays a crucial role in flood risk management, recreation, water supply and environmental stewardship.

  • Pittsburg Park camping activity to close

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Pomme de Terre Lake announce the permanent closure of camping within Pittsburg Park located at the end of RA Highway, effective December 1, 2024. The boat ramp, shelter, vault toilets and playground facilities will remain open to visitors for day-use and lake access.

  • Dam safety drill shines spotlight on resilience and preparedness at Pomme de Terre Lake

    Officials held an emergency preparedness tabletop exercise at Pomme de Terre Lake in Hermitage, Missouri, on March 14, 2024, to showcase the joint emergency preparedness between local, state and federal agencies in the area. The tabletop exercise was coordinated and led by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and focused on the communication and coordination efforts during operational releases or an extreme, rare flood event. During the exercise, USACE emphasized that it regularly assesses the conditions and risks associated with Pomme de Terre Dam, along with its other civil works projects.