What is the water quality grade for Lake Taneycomo?

Lake Taneycomo in Taney County, Missouri received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Phosphorus: 90 µg/L.

Is Lake Taneycomo safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Lake Taneycomo has an overall water quality grade of F. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Taney County, Missouri · 36.64°N

Lake Taneycomo

Grade FVery Poor water quality

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Limited DataEutrophic

Lake Taneycomo is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 1 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Lake Taneycomo ranks #11 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2023-08-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

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Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 90 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 69.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	No data
Phosphorus	90 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	69	Eutrophic

High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity

Where to stay near Lake Taneycomo

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Fishing Lake Taneycomo

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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving

Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).

Metric	Trend	Change/Year	Years
Water Clarity	↑ Improving	+0.153 m/yr	5
Phosphorus	↓ Declining	+0.9 µg/L/yr	5
Chlorophyll-a	↑ Improving	-0.58 µg/L/yr	5

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Water Temperature

Lake Taneycomo averages about 54°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 58°F) and coldest in Mar (about 46°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.