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Klapmeyer Park Lake

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Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Klapmeyer Park Lake. Here is what has been measured.

Phosphorus
73.5 µg/L
More phosphorus than most
Measured by Missouri DNR
Chlorophyll-a
16 µg/L
Typical for Missouri
Measured by Missouri DNR
Water temp
~76°F
Typical for Aug · EPA WQP
  • Public access
  • Limited data

Klapmeyer Park Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 73.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16 µg/L.

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Klapmeyer Park Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2021-09-14. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Limited data

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Klapmeyer Park Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

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Water quality measurements for Klapmeyer Park Lake

These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Klapmeyer Park Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. Phosphorus 73.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 16 µg/L. TSI 62.

Water quality readings
MeasureReadingWhere it sits
Water clarity (Secchi depth)No reading

How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer.

Total phosphorus73.5µg/LMeasured, not scored

The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential.

Chlorophyll-a (algae)16µg/LMeasured, not scored

The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water.

Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a.62Eutrophic
OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

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Water Temperature

Klapmeyer Park Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 78°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in May (about 74°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
74°
May
75°
Jun
84°
Jul
76°
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (74°F) to its warmest (84°F).

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 →

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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.

  • Csm
    Grandview · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MO0121746
    Recent violation
  • Dwyer Instruments Inc
    Grandview · 3.5 mi away · NPDES MONX00085
  • Blue Batteries
    Grandview · 3.6 mi away · NPDES MONX01048
  • Usdoe Kc National Security Campus
    Kansas City · 4.1 mi away · NPDES MONX00441
  • Niagara Bottling Llc 149TH St
    Kansas City · 4.4 mi away · NPDES MONX01004
  • Sioux Chief Corporation
    Kansas 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Klapmeyer Park Lake

Where is Klapmeyer Park Lake?

Klapmeyer Park Lake is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.

What is the water quality of Klapmeyer Park Lake?

Klapmeyer Park Lake in Jackson County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 73.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 16 µg/L.

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Is Klapmeyer Park Lake safe to swim in?

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

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What is the water temperature of Klapmeyer Park Lake?

Klapmeyer Park Lake typically sits around 76°F at the surface in August, from 31 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2021). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.

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Can I fish at Klapmeyer Park Lake?

Public access to Klapmeyer Park Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Missouri's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.

Where this data comes from

7 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.

Collected and reported by

  • EPA R7EPA_R7_WQX7 samples · 2021

Analytical methods

  • Nutrient Analysis
  • Chlorophyll a
Monitoring station identifiers (1)

EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.

Other records on this page

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)