Klapmeyer Park Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2021. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Klapmeyer Park Lake ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2021-06-03. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a: 16 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 16 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Klapmeyer Park Lake
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Klapmeyer Park Lake averages about 78°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in May (about 74°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 31 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Klapmeyer Park Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Klapmeyer Park Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- CsmGrandview · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MO0121746Recent violation
- Dwyer Instruments IncGrandview · 3.5 mi away · NPDES MONX00085
- Blue BatteriesGrandview · 3.6 mi away · NPDES MONX01048
- Usdoe Kc National Security CampusKansas City · 4.1 mi away · NPDES MONX00441
- Niagara Bottling Llc 149TH StKansas City · 4.4 mi away · NPDES MONX01004
- Sioux Chief CorporationKansas City · 4.5 mi away · NPDES MONX00594
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-06-03
Monitoring stations: 1