13 May 2026

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.

25 Mar 2026

Tuttle Creek Lake Fuel Tank Incident Update

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announce that following the successful recovery of a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake, the comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions. The health and safety of the public and the protection of the environment remain the top priority and the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved remain focused on mitigating any potential impacts from last week’s diesel fuel spill at Tuttle Creek Lake.

19 Mar 2026

Agencies Recover Fuel Tank, Cleanup Continues at Tuttle Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announce that the submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake was successfully recovered Wednesday, March 18. With the fuel release successfully contained within the cove, cleanup efforts are now the primary focus. Following the recovery of the tank, an inspection confirmed its contents were released into this contained area, where response crews continue to work on mitigation. The first round of testing from KDHE showed no fuel-related contaminants in the samples taken from the cove where the spill occurred. More extensive tests are being conducted downstream of the stilling basin to ensure conditions remain safe.

18 Mar 2026

Agencies Continue Coordinated Response to Fuel Tank Incident at Tuttle Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and Kansas Department of Health and Environment continue to coordinate response efforts for a submerged fuel tank incident at Tuttle Creek Lake. The work is being conducted by the Water Injection Dredging project contractor, Michels, and their subcontracted hazardous materials (hazmat) team. On Tuesday, March 17, response crews were on-site to deploy containment measures. The submerged fuel tank was fully enclosed with containment boom by noon. Throughout the day, additional absorbent booms and pads were strategically placed to contain and collect observed surface sheen and collect recoverable diesel in the cove.

16 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responding to an incident involving a fuel tank on a commercial barge at Tuttle Creek Lake.

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responding to an incident involving a fuel tank on a commercial barge at Tuttle Creek Lake. The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 15, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m. when a fuel cell holding approximately 1,800 gallons of diesel fuel became submerged in 20 feet of water. High winds and wave action from the lake are suspected to be the cause of the incident. No foul play is suspected. The safety of the public and the protection of the environment are our top priorities. We have activated our emergency response plan and are working closely with the contractor who owns the barge, the National Response Center and the state of Kansas to assess and contain the situation. Response crews and equipment, including a dive team, are deploying to the site to mitigate any potential environmental impact.