Hamilton Heights Park Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clay County, Missouri. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Clay County, Hamilton Heights Park Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2021-06-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Hamilton Heights Park Lake water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 20.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 20.5 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Hamilton Heights Park Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Hamilton Heights Park Lake in Clay County, Missouri — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Hamilton Heights Park Lake
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Hamilton Heights Park Lake?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Hamilton Heights Park Lake — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Missouri’s top lakes →
Fishing Hamilton Heights Park Lake
Water Temperature
Hamilton Heights Park Lake averages about 77°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 83°F) and coldest in May (about 72°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 26 field readings (2012–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Hamilton Heights Park Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 9 lakes in Clay County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Hamilton Heights Park Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
Nearby Lakes in Clay County
Explore Hamilton Heights Park Lake across LakeGrade
More Missouri Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Missouri
Eutrophic Lakes in Missouri
More records, surveys & data sources
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Hamilton Heights Park Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- General Mills GladstoneGladstone · 0.7 mi away · NPDES MONX01058
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)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-06-03
Monitoring stations: 1