Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
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This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.. Here is what has been measured.
- Hypereutrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
- Limited data
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. in Wayne County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 33.5 µg/L.
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Wayne County, Missouri. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch6 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
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Water quality measurements for Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt., shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 33.5 µg/L. TSI 66.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 1.3ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 43µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 33.5µg/L | Poor GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 66 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (70°F) to its warmest (86°F).
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
Public campgrounds near Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
- Snow Creek Campground2.5 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Water quality readings over time
2 seasons of samples on record (2021–2024). Calling a direction takes at least 4 years of the same measurement.
Water clarity
Improving2 years
Phosphorus
Worsening+3.07 µg/L/yr2 years
Chlorophyll-a
Improving-3.63 µg/L/yr2 years
EPA Impairment Status
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7336.00 · Official waterbody report
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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 in Wayne County, Missouri. This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. in Wayne County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. 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.
Can I fish at 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. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Missouri's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.?
- Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Snow Creek Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles