Quarry Heights Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 11 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Quarry Heights Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2020-09-13. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 17.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 53 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Quarry Heights Lake averages about 78°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 81°F) and coldest in Apr (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 71 field readings (2010–2020) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Quarry Heights Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 12 lakes in Boone County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Quarry Heights Lake holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLake of the WoodsBoone County · 6 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BFinger LakesBoone County · 10.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Quarry Heights Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Bcsd, Rayfield SubdivisionColumbia · 4.7 mi away · NPDES MO0099261Recent violation
- University Of Missouri Power PlantColumbia · 0.7 mi away · NPDES MO0107735
- University Of Missouri Power PlantColumbia · 0.7 mi away · NPDES MONX00564
- Tribune Publishing Co., Columbia, MoColumbia · 1.1 mi away · NPDES MONX00779
- Hilltop Acres LlcColumbia · 3.4 mi away · NPDES MO0118273
- Bcrsd, Westwood MeadowsColumbia · 3.5 mi away · NPDES MO0053171
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: 2020-09-13
Monitoring stations: 1