Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach
Taney County, WisconsinOligotrophic
Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Taney County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach ranks #4 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
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8.7 ft. Phosphorus level: 13.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 40.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8.7 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 13.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.1 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 40 | Oligotrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water, excellent for swimming
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Taneycomo @ Rockaway Beach holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Taneycomo Ab. Bee Cr. ArmTaney County · 2.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALake Taneycomo Nr. Roark Cr.Taney County · 4.3 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- ALake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills FhTaney County · 10.2 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
Nearby Lakes in Taney County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Warren County · Clarity: 5 ft
Adair County · Clarity: 4.1 ft
Clark County · Clarity: 8.5 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 5.9 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 6.9 ft
Miller County · Clarity: 6.7 ft
Oligotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1