James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield
Greene County, WisconsinMesotrophic
James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield is a mesotrophic lake in Greene County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Greene County, James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 4.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 23.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 23.8 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 3 lakes in Greene County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BFellows LakeGreene County · 13.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLake Taneycomo @ Rockaway BeachTaney County · 29.9 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Greene County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
James R. Just Ab. Lake Springfield 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_7312.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.72 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1