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  • UPDATED: Kanopolis Lake to begin lake drawdown on Sept. 2

    UPDATE: Due to recent rain in the Smoky Hill River basin, Kanopolis Lake outlet discharges into the Smoky Hill River have increased to approximately 1000 cubic feet per second to reach targeted lake drawdown elevation of 1,461 MSL by Oct. 1. This amount and schedule continue to be subject to change based upon local weather conditions. The Kansas City District has notified and coordinated releases with downstream stakeholders affected by this increase. The Kanopolis Lake Project will begin a lake drawdown beginning Sept. 2, 2025, and ending by Sept. 30, 2025* to support ongoing construction at the dam’s outlet works. Outlet discharges into the Smoky Hill River are not expected to exceed 500 cubic feet per second at the lake’s current inflow and elevation. The target lake elevation for this drawdown is 1m461 feet MSL. The lake will remain at this elevation until outlet construction is complete in spring 2026.

  • 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.

  • Gremlin Cove Boat Ramp closed due to low water and sediment buildup at Harlan County Lake

    In response to declining lake levels and heavy sediment accumulation, officials at Harlan County Lake have temporarily closed the Gremlin Cove Boat Ramp, effective immediately. This is the largest and most frequently used boat ramp on the lake, and the closure will also impact access to the North Shore Marina.

  • Waterfowl Blind Drawing Cancelled at Kanopolis Lake

    The annual waterfowl blind drawing held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake has been cancelled for 2025 due to constrained resources and variable water conditions relating to ongoing outlet construction.