Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
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This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh. Here is what has been measured.
- Oligotrophic
- Impaired · Nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen)
- Public access
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh in Taney County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 21.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L.
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is a cold, clear oligotrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. 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 8 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-16. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyModerate algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh 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.
Water quality measurements for Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh, 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 21.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 1.5 µg/L. TSI 41.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 21.5µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 1.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 41 | Oligotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Low nutrients, clear water. No reading is a swimming clearance.
Ask about Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
Water Temperature
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh typically sits around 59°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 54°F. Usually warmest in Sep (about 59°F) and coldest in Apr (about 50°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (50°F) to its warmest (59°F).
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 →
Recreation & Access
- Shepherd of the Hills Fish HatcheryPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
Water Quality Trend: Worsening
Based on 5 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Worsening3 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+0.57 µg/L/yr5 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-0.47 µg/L/yr5 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7314.00 · Official waterbody report
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
Where is Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh?
- Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is in Taney County, Missouri. This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh?
- Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh in Taney County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 21.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 4A) for nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh?
- Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh typically sits around 59°F at the surface in September, from 74 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh?
- Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh?
- Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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.
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Where this data comes from
50 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC50 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 445.0 ~ EPA; Chlorophyll and Pheophytin in Algae by Fluorescence
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory