Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is a mesotrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 21.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 1.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 41.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 21.5 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 1.5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 41 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -20.75 m/yr | 3 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.57 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.47 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh averages about 54°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 59°F) and coldest in Apr (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 74 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 11 lakes in Taney County
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Stonecroft Ministries Conf Center WwtpHollister · 3.3 mi away · NPDES MO0099686Recent violation
- Gerth Camper ParkBranson · 0.4 mi away · NPDES MO0125466
- Damsite SubdivisionBranson · 0.4 mi away · NPDES MO0096784
- Hillbilly Country MotelBranson · 0.5 mi away · NPDES MO0099414
- Emerald Pointe Utility Company, Inc.Hollister · 2.3 mi away · NPDES MO0116394
- Big Bear Estates At Table Rock Lake WwtfHollister · 2.9 mi away · NPDES MO0102121
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: 2024-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1