Limpp Lake
Gentry County, Missouri28 acresView mapDirections
Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Limpp Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
- Limited data
Limpp Lake in Gentry County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 196.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 166.5 µg/L. Surface area: 28 acres.
Limpp Lake is a 28-acre lake in Gentry County, Missouri. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-07-29. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Limpp Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Limpp Lake 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.
Water quality measurements for Limpp Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Limpp Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 196.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 166.5 µg/L. TSI 81.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 197µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 167µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 81 | Hypereutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
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Water Temperature
Limpp Lake typically sits around 82°F at the surface in July. Summer average is about 80°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 82°F) and coldest in May (about 75°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (75°F) to its warmest (82°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 12 field readings (2013–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Limpp Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
Surface area
28 acres
Public access
Yes
Listed by Missouri DNR
No bathymetric survey has been published for Limpp Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
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Fishing Limpp Lake
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
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7111.00 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Limpp Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- King City Wastewater LagoonKing City · 2 mi away · NPDES MO0049662Recent violation
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
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Frequently asked questions about Limpp Lake
Where is Limpp Lake?
- Limpp Lake is a lake in Gentry County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Limpp Lake?
- Limpp Lake in Gentry County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 196.7 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 166.5 µg/L. Surface area: 28 acres.
Is Limpp Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Limpp Lake 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 Limpp Lake?
- Limpp Lake typically sits around 82°F at the surface in July, from 12 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2013–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Can I fish at Limpp Lake?
- Public access to Limpp Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. 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.
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Where this data comes from
2 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC2 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- 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
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)