Mckee Prairie Pond
Jackson County, MissouriView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
- Hypereutrophic
- #14 of 23 in the county
- Limited data
Mckee Prairie Pond in Jackson County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 130.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 71.7 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.3 ft
- Typical in September
- 74°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
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Mckee Prairie Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Jackson County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Jackson County, Mckee Prairie Pond ranks #14 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
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 F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 130.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 71.7 µg/L. TSI 73. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.3 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 130.8 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 71.7 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 73 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Water Temperature
Mckee Prairie Pond typically sits around 74°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 83°F. 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 →
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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.
County Ranking
Ranked #14 of 23 lakes in Jackson County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Mckee Prairie Pond holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Jackson County
Frequently asked questions about Mckee Prairie Pond
Where is Mckee Prairie Pond?
- Mckee Prairie Pond is a lake in Jackson County, Missouri. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mckee Prairie Pond?
- Mckee Prairie Pond in Jackson County, Missouri has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.3 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 130.8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 71.7 µg/L.
Is Mckee Prairie Pond safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Mckee Prairie Pond?
- Mckee Prairie Pond typically sits around 74°F at the surface in September, from 8 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2024–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
24 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC24 samples · 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)