Pomme De Terre Lake Near Hermitage

June 9 2023

840 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Pomme De Terre Lake Near Hermitage are currently 840 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 843.9ft.

Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-06-18 when levels reached 864.68 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2010-11-01 when levels receded to 833.89 ft.

Pomme de Terre Lake is a reservoir located near Hermitage, Missouri. The lake was created in 1961 by the construction of the Pomme de Terre Dam on the Pomme de Terre River, a tributary of the Osage River. The lake covers an area of 7,820 acres and has a shoreline of 113 miles. The lake is primarily fed by the Pomme de Terre River and its tributaries, but it also receives water from the Truman Reservoir and Stockton Lake. The lake is used for flood control, recreation, and as a source of drinking water for nearby communities. Agriculture is an important industry in the area around Pomme de Terre Lake, and the lake is used for irrigation and as a source of water for livestock. Recreational activities on the lake include fishing, boating, swimming, and camping. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bald eagles, osprey, and white-tailed deer.