Mckee Prairie Pond
Jackson County, WisconsinHypereutrophic
Mckee Prairie Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, MO. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 26 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Mckee Prairie Pond ranks #18 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2024-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 130.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 71.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 73.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 130.8 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 71.7 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #18 of 27 lakes in Jackson County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Mckee Prairie Pond holds Grade F. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CLotawana Lk. LakeJackson County · 6.8 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- FCottontail LakeJackson County · 5.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- FCoot LakeJackson County · 6.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- FHarrisonville LakeCass County · 7.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade F Lakes in Wisconsin
St. Louis County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
St. Charles County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
St. Francois County · Clarity: 1.1 ft
Saline County · Clarity: 2.3 ft
Polk County · Clarity: 1.2 ft
Callaway County · Clarity: 1.7 ft
Hypereutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1