Lake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr.
Taney County, WisconsinOligotrophic
Lake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr. is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Taney County, MO. Water quality is graded A based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr. ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 12.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 0.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 38.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 12.6 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 0.9 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 38 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Nearby Lakes in Taney County
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Other Grade A Lakes in Wisconsin
Jefferson County · Clarity: 12.9 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 14.1 ft
Washington County · Clarity: 11.1 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 14.3 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 12.6 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 16.3 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr. is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7314.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.41 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: 2024-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1