Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh
Taney County, WisconsinMesotrophic
Lake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills Fh is a mesotrophic lake in Taney County, MO. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. 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, 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
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
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Nearby Lakes in Taney County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
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
Mesotrophic 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