Pomme de Terre Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hickory County, Missouri. Water quality is graded D based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 3 public boat landings. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Hickory County, Pomme de Terre Lake ranks #5 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 19.9 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 39 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 19.9 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Pomme de Terre Lake
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Pomme de Terre Lake averages about 84°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Oct (about 68°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 20 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal.
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #5 of 10 lakes in Hickory County
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Pomme de Terre Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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EPA Impairment Status
Pomme de Terre Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7238.00 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Pomme de Terre Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Goody'S ResortFlemington · 0.5 mi away · NPDES MO0125709
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-09-26
Monitoring stations: 1