Limpp Lake is a 28-acre highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Gentry County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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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 |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Limpp Lake averages about 80°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 82°F) and coldest in May (about 75°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
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 →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Gentry County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Limpp Lake holds Grade F. 4 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)
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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)
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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-07-29
Monitoring stations: 1