Lake Wappapello Lost Cr. Arm @ Sanderson Pt Bottom is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wayne County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Wayne County, Lake Wappapello Lost Cr. Arm @ Sanderson Pt Bottom ranks #2 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2021-05-27. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 24.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 24.8 µg/L | B |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.6 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.017 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +3.07 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -3.63 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #2 of 4 lakes in Wayne County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Wappapello Lost Cr. Arm @ Sanderson Pt Bottom holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BClearwater Lake Nr. DamWayne County · 26.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CClearwater LakeReynolds County · 29 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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More Missouri Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Missouri
Reynolds County · Clarity: 1.8 ft
Reynolds County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Jefferson County · Clarity: 5.4 ft
Franklin County · Clarity: 3.6 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Phelps County · Clarity: 8.6 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in Missouri
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2021-05-27
Monitoring stations: 1