Oregon County Lake Quality
Missouri, 1 lakes, average grade A (Excellent)
Only 1 lakes in Oregon County carry an active grade. The county-level summary is therefore representative of those specific lakes, not necessarily of every water body in the county. The county's average grade is A — among the cleanest in Missouri. 1 lakes pull an A on their own, and almost none fall into the D or F brackets.
The county's lakes lean shallow, which makes the grades sensitive to wind, sediment-resuspension, and any nutrient inputs from the watershed. The cleanest lake on the books is Mccormack Lake (A); the most-stressed is Mccormack Lake (A).
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Planning a trip? Check special fishing regulations for Mccormack Lake — or check the official Missouri fishing regulations.
All Lakes in Oregon County
| Rank | Lake | Grade | Clarity | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mccormack Lake | A | 11.7 ft | 6 µg/L |
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.