Mckee Pond is a 13-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Mckee Pond ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 56 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 18.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 56 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.1 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
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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 |
Water Temperature
Mckee Pond averages about 80°F at the surface in summer, 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 →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 12 lakes in Boone County
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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.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1