Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt.
Wayne County, MissouriEutrophic
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wayne County, Missouri. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Wayne County, Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-07-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 43 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 33.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 66.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 43 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 33.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 66 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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 |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Wayne County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Wappapello,Lost Cr. Arm @Sanderson Pt. holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BClearwater Lake Nr. DamWayne County · 26.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CClearwater LakeReynolds County · 29.1 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CLake Wappapello Lost Cr. Arm @ Sanderson Pt BottomWayne County · 0.2 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CClearwater LakeReynolds County · 28.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-07-24
Monitoring stations: 1