Carr Creek Lake US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

05/13/2026

🪢⚠️ Many people drown every year trying to retrieve their boat. Using the right knot is critical to making sure your vessel is secure so it doesn’t drift away.

🦺 Remember to always wear a life jacket when retrieving anything in the water.

05/11/2026

🏊 Dealing with wave action and currents caused by boats or wind can make swimming exhausting in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), regardless of how well you can swim.

🦺 A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability — and it will be there if you need it.


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This video shows a friend challenging another friend to swim out to a boat. Unfortunately, several people drown every year when they exceed their swimming ab...

05/08/2026

💐❤️ Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the amazing moms out there! Thank you for keeping your family safe! 🦺

05/05/2026

🏡 Make sure you return home to those you love by wearing a properly fitted life jacket 🦺 whenever you’re in, on, or near open water 🌊 (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.).

⚠️ You never know when you might need it—and it’s almost impossible to put one on after you’re in the water.

Please Wear It

05/01/2026

💧🦺 May is National Water Safety Month—so remember to play it safe whenever you’re in, on, or near open water 🌊 (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) and always wear your life jacket.

04/29/2026

If you own an inflatable life jacket, do you know if it’s manual- or automatic-inflate? 🦺🤔

Make sure you know before you head out on the water—you may need to depend on it to save your life. 🌊⚠️

04/24/2026

Many people drown each year while trying to retrieve drifting items—like a boat that’s come loose. ⚠️🚤 Knowing how to tie the proper knot can help prevent dangerous situations.

Most importantly, always wear a life jacket when retrieving anything on the water. 🦺🌊

Watch here:

4 likes. "Retrieval Done Right, Knot Wrong 60 sec PSA"

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

Great news!🎉

We’re excited to share that Littcarr Campground at Carr Creek Lake is scheduled to reopen April 27 following an extended closure due to historic flooding. 🏕️

This will be a soft opening, and while we’re happy to welcome visitors back, please note that campground reservations are not available at this time. Some areas are still being restored, and visitors may notice limited grass coverage, as well as dusty or muddy conditions as work continues. 🚧

What’s open:
• Two of the four shelters at Littcarr (which are available for reservation)
• Marina parking lot
• Damsite and tailwater areas, including two restrooms and two shelters (these areas have remained open)

Coming soon:
• Littcarr Campground will open April 27 on a first-come, first-served basis (we anticipate opening reservations on Recreation.gov in the coming weeks)
• The remaining two Littcarr shelters are tentatively planned to reopen before Memorial Day weekend

Please note:
• Marina shelters are not yet available for reservation due to restroom availability but may be used on a walk-in basis

The historic flooding caused significant damage to campsites and facilities, requiring many areas—including bathrooms and shower houses—to be torn down and reconstructed. This has been a major effort involving extensive planning, funding, and the right weather conditions to complete the work.

Our teams are making steady progress, and conditions will continue to improve in the coming weeks. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing a great recreation experience for all who enjoy Carr Creek Lake. 💙

04/17/2026

Inflatable life jackets are comfortable to wear—but they require regular maintenance to work properly. 🦺⚠️

Be sure to inspect your life jacket:
✔️ Before every use
✔️ Every 2–6 months
✔️ Annually

Always refer to the owner’s manual for specific maintenance requirements. 📘

04/16/2026

🚧 Flooded roads can be more dangerous than they look. Just a few inches of water can sweep a vehicle away.

If you see standing water on the road, don’t risk it. Find an alternate route.

Turn around. Don’t drown. 🌧️🚗



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