Pomme de Terre Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

06/18/2026

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, etc.) is more difficult than in a pool. You can get exhausted in a short amount of time and get into trouble due to waves, current, lack of experience, or from overestimating your abilities. Even strong swimmers can drown so !

06/15/2026

Drowning doesn’t look like it does in the movies. It can happen with 30 seconds for children and 60 seconds for many adults, and often silently, even close to shore. Around 40% of drownings are witnessed. Most of the time others may be nearby but don’t realize someone is in trouble.
Learn the 4 signs of drowning - head back, mouth open, not yelling or calling for help, and arms slapping the water surface (not waving around). Most importantly, always wear a life jacket to avoid an accident becoming a tragedy.

06/12/2026

Water safety is for everyone - human babies and fur babies alike! Make sure your entire family is wearing a life jacket every time you’re in, on, or near open water to ensure that your visit is great.

06/08/2026

Attention Beach Goers!

After receiving our water sample results, the beaches at Nemo and Wheatland Park are now open. Remember to wear your life jackets. We look forward to seeing you here at Pomme de Terre Lake.

06/08/2026

To honor Andy, please wear a life jacket when boating to increase your chances of surviving carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Boaters should use a marine CO detector, seat children in the forward-most seating on a boat, avoid idling and exposure to emissions from other boats, and always maintain fresh air circulation.

06/05/2026

You know what isn’t cool? Drowning. USACE data shows 88% of drowning victims are male, meaning men are about 7 times more likely to drown than women. Gentlemen, if you want to impress someone, start by buckling that life jacket.

06/05/2026

Harmful Algae Bloom Update: Pomme de Terre Lake

Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) conditions have improved this week at Nemo and Wheatland beaches. However, both beaches remain temporarily closed.

We are currently awaiting mandatory E. coli test results, which are required prior to reopening. We will make a final determination on reopening the beaches for swimming as soon as these results are received.

06/01/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pomme de Terre Project Office phones are back up and working.

05/27/2026

A day of fun can quickly turn into a tragic event without a life jacket. By always wearing your life jacket and asking others to, it could save your life or the life of someone you care about. Please Wear It

Partying with friends on a boat can be great fun but it can turn tragic in an instant. Watch this fast-paced video to see some young party-goers learn a vit...

05/25/2026

Today and throughout the year take time to remember the lives lost fighting for our freedom.