Mckee Prairie Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. 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, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-28. 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
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
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Water Temperature
Mckee Prairie Pond averages about 83°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 83°F) and coldest in Sep (about 74°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 8 field readings (2024–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Mckee Prairie Pond water temperature breakdown →
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
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
2 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Mckee Prairie Pond under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 2 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Lake Lotawana Cid Wwtp 1Lake Lotawana · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MO0131962Recent violation
- Lone Jack WwtfLone Jack · 4.8 mi away · NPDES MO0123579Recent 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: 2024-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1