Summary
An online resource, WorldAtlas, has identified some of the most dangerous lakes in the United States due to factors like strong currents, extreme weather, and submerged hazards. These lakes include Lake Michigan, Lake Mead, Crater Lake, Lake Lanier, Lake Tahoe, and Lake Okeechobee.
Key Facts
- WorldAtlas listed the lakes as dangerous due to currents, weather, hazards, and historical disasters.
- Lake Michigan has over 600 drownings since 2010, mainly due to strong currents and drop-offs.
- Lake Mead averages about 18 deaths annually; intense heat and submerged hazards contribute to its danger.
- Crater Lake is the deepest U.S. lake, with cold temperatures and difficult rescue conditions.
- Lake Lanier reported more than 200 deaths since 1994, mostly from drownings and boating accidents.
- Lake Tahoe's cold, deep water, potential for underwater landslides, and mountain storms pose risks.
- Lake Okeechobee is known for its hazardous flooding history in Florida.
