Longview L. Nr. Dam Lake is a 930-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Longview L. Nr. Dam Lake ranks #7 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-10-19. 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 3.2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 54 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 54 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.3 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 930 acres |
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.037 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.97 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.08 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Water Temperature
Longview L. Nr. Dam Lake averages about 81°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 85°F) and coldest in Apr (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 34 field readings (2016–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #7 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
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Longview L. Nr. Dam Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Longview L. Nr. Dam Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Longview Dam (completed 1985), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the LITTLE BLUE RIVER; earth-type dam, 125 ft tall and 1,900 ft long.
- Surface area
- 930 ac
- Normal storage
- 22,100 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 46,900 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 50 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Kansas City District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Other;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO82202 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Longview L. Nr. Dam 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_7097.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (2.1 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2022-10-19
Monitoring stations: 1