Quarry Heights Lake
Boone County, MissouriView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #4 of 10 in the county
- Limited data
Quarry Heights Lake in Boone County, Missouri has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.8 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.4 ft
- Typical in September
- 72°F
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 53 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 17.8 µg/L
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Quarry Heights Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 9 other monitored lakes in Boone County, Quarry Heights Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2020-09-13. 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 C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17.8 µg/L. TSI 57. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 53 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 17.8 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Water Temperature
Quarry Heights Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 78°F. 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 →
Fishing Quarry Heights Lake
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 10 lakes in Boone County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Quarry Heights Lake holds Grade C. 3 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Boone County
Frequently asked questions about Quarry Heights Lake
Where is Quarry Heights Lake?
- Quarry Heights Lake is a lake in Boone County, Missouri. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Quarry Heights Lake?
- Quarry Heights Lake in Boone County, Missouri has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.8 µg/L.
Is Quarry Heights Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Quarry Heights Lake?
- Quarry Heights Lake typically sits around 72°F at the surface in September, from 71 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2020). 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, 2020. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC24 samples · 2020
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)