Mississinewa Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District

Mississinewa Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District Welcome to the official Upper Wabash page for Mississinewa Lake. Administered by staff

09/14/2026

Even our furry friends take the time to stay informed! 🐾

When you're hanging out at our recreation areas, take a "paws" and check out our bulletin boards. You might just learn something new!

Photo provided by Jim Kramer

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of...
09/12/2026

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of boating fatalities. Don’t let nature’s call become an overboard fall.

Take time to enjoy the great outdoors!!! Go for a paddle on your favorite lake, river, or pond and make sure to wear a p...
09/09/2026

Take time to enjoy the great outdoors!!! Go for a paddle on your favorite lake, river, or pond and make sure to wear a properly fitted life jacket.

Wearing a life jacket isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of wisdom.
09/07/2026

Wearing a life jacket isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of wisdom.

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boati...
09/04/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday!

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-po...
09/03/2026

When paddling on rivers, steer clear of commercial vessels. They have the right of way in a navigation channel. Human-powered vessels should avoid commercial traffic. Boats don’t have brakes and it takes an average of ¾ to 1½ miles for a towboat pushing barges to stop

You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, would you?Stay safe while recreating by being aware of your surroundings and alw...
08/28/2026

You wouldn’t want to leave them behind, would you?
Stay safe while recreating by being aware of your surroundings and always wearing your life jacket.

Here are a few things that you can do to keep yourself and all your friends safe while you are enjoying the outdoors.
08/26/2026

Here are a few things that you can do to keep yourself and all your friends safe while you are enjoying the outdoors.

Water is like glass today. Outflow is 5100, inflow 400 our current pool elevation is 760.51 and dropping 1.5 ft/day.
08/25/2026

Water is like glass today. Outflow is 5100, inflow 400 our current pool elevation is 760.51 and dropping 1.5 ft/day.

08/25/2026

Following the precipitation events across Mississinewa Lake's watershed, the lake rose 27.39ft to 764.39 above mean sea level. That water was held in the lake to reduce the risk of downstream flooding along the Wabash River in towns such as Peru, Logansport, and Lafayette. Now that the river levels have fallen, our lakes are able to release some of their water to bring the pool level back down towards summer pool. Today, Mississinewa Lake is releasing 5,626 cubic feet per second (cfs). If you are visiting the area please follow posted signage, do not enter closed off areas, and do not stop/park on the dam.

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5613 E. Mississinewa Dam Road
Peru, IN
46970

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 3pm
Thursday 6:30am - 3pm
Friday 6:30am - 3pm

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