Fellows Lake is a 812-acre mesotrophic lake in Greene County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. 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 2 other monitored lakes in Greene County, Fellows Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-18. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 12 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 12 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.4 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 812 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Fellows Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.046 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.18 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -1.01 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Fellows Lake averages about 83°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 85°F) and coldest in Apr (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 129 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Fellows Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 3 lakes in Greene County
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Other Grade B Lakes in Missouri
Cedar County · Clarity: 5.9 ft
Cedar County · Clarity: 5.8 ft
Taney County · Clarity: 3.3 ft
Taney County · Clarity: 8.7 ft
Cedar County · Clarity: 7.9 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 4.3 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Missouri
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Fellows Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Fellows Lake Dam (completed 1955), built primarily for water supply on the LITTLE SAC RIVER; earth-type dam, 102 ft tall and 1,500 ft long.
- Surface area
- 812 ac
- Normal storage
- 26,239 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 36,368 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 20.09 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CITY OF SPRINGFIELD,MO
All listed purposes: Water Supply;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO20036 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Fellows Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7237.00 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
6 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Fellows Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Pleasant View School WwtpSpringfield · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MO0124311Recent violation
- Miller Park Marina At Fellows LakeSpringfield · 0.3 mi away · NPDES MONX00825
- Acres Of Shade MhpStrafford · 4 mi away · NPDES MO0107646
- Wilson LogisticsSpringfield · 4.6 mi away · NPDES MONX00767
- Home City IceSpringfield · 5 mi away · NPDES MONX00086
- Enersys Energy Products IncSpringfield · 5 mi away · NPDES MONX00850
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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: 2024-09-18
Monitoring stations: 2