Mckee Pond
Boone County, Missouri13 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #5 of 10 in the county
Mckee Pond in Boone County, Missouri has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.1 µg/L. Surface area: 13 acres.
- Clarity
- 3.3 ft
- Typical in September
- 77°F
- Area
- 13 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Mckee Pond is a 13-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Mckee Pond ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 18.1 µg/L. TSI 60. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 56 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Mckee Pond typically sits around 77°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 80°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in Apr (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 15 field readings (2023–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Mckee Pond water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Mckee Pond, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Mckee Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.03 m/yr | 2 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +18 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +9.2 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Mckee Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Claysville Lake Dam (completed 1979), built primarily for recreation on the UNNAME TRIB TO MO.RIVER; earth-type dam, 42 ft tall and 470 ft long.
- Surface area
- 13 ac
- Normal storage
- 273 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 273 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.38 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- CLAYSVILLE HOA
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO12234 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.22 km)
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
4 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Mckee Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 4 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bcrsd Eagle Knoll WwtpHartsburg · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MO0117935Recent violation
- Central Mo Correctional Center WwtfJefferson City · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MO0097659Recent violation
- Hartsburg WwtfHartsburg · 2.8 mi away · NPDES MO0108995Recent violation
- Mawc Briar Village WwtfJefferson City · 3.8 mi away · NPDES MO0105490Recent 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.
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 10 lakes in Boone County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Mckee Pond holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Boone County
Frequently asked questions about Mckee Pond
Where is Mckee Pond?
- Mckee Pond is a lake in Boone County, Missouri. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mckee Pond?
- Mckee Pond in Boone County, Missouri has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 3.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 18.1 µg/L. Surface area: 13 acres.
Is Mckee Pond safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Mckee Pond?
- Mckee Pond typically sits around 77°F at the surface in September, from 15 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2023–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
45 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC45 samples · 2023–2024
Analytical methods
- Depth, Secchi disk in meters
- 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)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)