Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
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Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↓ down from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #3 of 3 in the county
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. in Wayne County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33.5 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Typical in September
- 80°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 43 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 33.5 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
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Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Wayne County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 6 public boat landings. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Wayne County, Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-07-24. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch6 documented ramps
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 33.5 µg/L. TSI 66. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 43 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 33.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Water Temperature
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. typically sits around 80°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 84°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in May (about 70°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 31 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Possum CreekPublic
- Piso Point RoadPublic
- Chaonia Landing MarinaPublic
- Highway WPublic
- Highway PPPublic
- Otter CreekPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
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 |
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Wayne County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. holds Grade F. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
Where is Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is a lake in Wayne County, Missouri. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. in Wayne County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33.5 µg/L.
Is Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. typically sits around 80°F at the surface in September, from 31 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 Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Possum Creek, Piso Point Road, Chaonia Landing Marina, Highway W, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2021–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC18 samples · 2021–2024
Analytical methods
- Depth, Secchi disk in meters
- 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)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory