Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam is a 184-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Howard County, Missouri. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Howard County, Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-08-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.7 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 41.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 21.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.7 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 41.3 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 21.8 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.15 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.7 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -8.2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam averages about 82°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 83°F) and coldest in Jun (about 80°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2016–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Howard County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam holds Grade D. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BFinger LakesBoone County · 21.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- DPeters LakeHoward County · 1.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- COld ReservoirRandolph County · 22.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CRothwell LakeRandolph County · 22.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DCedar LakeRandolph County · 22.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Howard County
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Other Grade D Lakes in Missouri
Randolph County · Clarity: 2.7 ft
Randolph County · Clarity: 2.5 ft
Randolph County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Randolph County · Clarity: 2.5 ft
Randolph County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
Boone County · Clarity: 2.6 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Missouri
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Rogers Lake Dam (completed 1970), built primarily for water supply on the TR ADAMS FORK; earth-type dam, 45 ft tall and 1,350 ft long.
- Surface area
- 184 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,560 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 4,400 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 3.92 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF FAYETTE
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10370 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.1 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Dc Rogers Lake Nr. Dam under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Fayette WwtfFayette · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MO0044954Recent violation
- Faith Family Fellowship WwtfFayette · 3.3 mi away · NPDES MO0129631
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2022-08-15
Monitoring stations: 1