Lake of the Oaks is a 65-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Clark County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2022. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Clark County, Lake of the Oaks ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-07-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 47 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 47 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
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Fishing Lake of the Oaks
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 2 lakes in Clark County
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Lake of the Oaks holds Grade C. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake of the Oaks is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake of The Oaks Dam (completed 1962), built primarily for recreation on the TR-BUCK RUN CR; earth-type dam, 34 ft tall and 990 ft long.
- Surface area
- 65 ac
- Normal storage
- 880 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,141 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 900 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- BEN KNAPP
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10133 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-07-28
Monitoring stations: 1