Lake Tapawingo
Jackson County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Tapawingo is a 78-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, MO. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Lake Tapawingo ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-20. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 46.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 25.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 62.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 46.3 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 25.1 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 62 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Tapawingo holds Grade D. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CJacomo LakeJackson County · 2.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLotawana Lk. LakeJackson County · 7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- DPrairie Lee Lake Nr. DamJackson County · 5.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis city County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Shelby County · Clarity: 3.2 ft
Macon County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Harrison County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Knox County · Clarity: 2.1 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Tapawingo is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Lake Tapawingo Dam (completed 1926), built primarily for recreation on the TR EAST FORK OF LITTLE BLUE R; earth-type dam, 55 ft tall and 970 ft long.
- Surface area
- 78 ac
- Normal storage
- 1,400 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 2,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 2.03 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Lake Tapawingo Country Club
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO20127 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-20
Monitoring stations: 1