Last 30 days
Pool levels
| Level now | 837.84 ft |
|---|---|
| Normal pool | 839.00 ft |
| Top of flood pool | 874 ft |
| Dam | Pomme de Terre Dam, Pomme de Terre River |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District |
What the number means
Lake levels are feet above sea level, measured at the dam. Pomme de Terre Lake sits behind Pomme de Terre Dam on the Pomme de Terre River, near Hermitage.
A lake a few feet under normal pool is common in fall and winter. It shows up first at boat ramps with short concrete, in the shallow backs of coves, and at docks close to shore, so look at the ramp before you back the trailer down.
When the lake rises above normal pool, the extra water is flood storage. The Corps lets it out through the dam over days or weeks, so the river below the dam can run high long after the rain stops.
Questions
What is the normal pool at Pomme de Terre Lake?
Normal pool is 839.00 feet above sea level, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District.
Where does this number come from?
The National Weather Service gauge at Pomme de Terre Dam, which reports the lake's surface elevation every hour. We read it every hour.
How high can Pomme de Terre Lake get?
The top of the flood control pool is 874 feet. Water stored between normal pool and that line is released over the following weeks.
Is the lake low right now?
Pomme de Terre Lake is 1.16 feet below normal pool as of 8:30 am, Nov 10.
Sources
- National Weather Service gauge PTXM7 at Pomme de Terre Dam, read hourly
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District: normal and flood pool elevations, checked Nov 10, 2026
Gauge readings are provisional. This page is independent and not affiliated with the agencies that run the gauges or the dam.