Limpp Lake
Gentry County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Limpp Lake is a 28-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Gentry County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 196.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 166.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 81.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No data | |
| Phosphorus | 196.7 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 166.5 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 81 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Gentry County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Limpp Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CHappy Holler LakeAndrew County · 10.6 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CMozingo Lake Between ArmsNodaway County · 23.5 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DBuffalo Bill Lake Nr. AccessDeKalb County · 18.9 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DPony Express LakeDeKalb County · 19.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DBuffalo Bill Lake 0.4 Mi From DamDeKalb County · 18.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Limpp Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Limpp Lake Dam (completed 1960), built primarily for recreation on the TR-THIRD FORK PLATTE RIVER; earth-type dam, 25 ft tall.
- Surface area
- 28 ac
- Normal storage
- 205 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 374 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 600 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO10101 · Operator website
EPA Impairment Status
Limpp Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7111.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.23 km)
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-07-29
Monitoring stations: 1