Quarry Heights Lake
Boone County, MissouriView mapDirections
Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Quarry Heights Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Eutrophic
- Limited data
Quarry Heights Lake in Boone County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 17.8 µg/L.
Quarry Heights Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Boone County, Missouri. 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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Quarry Heights Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Quarry Heights Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Quarry Heights Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Murky, only visible to about 6.4 ft. Phosphorus 53 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 17.8 µg/L. TSI 57.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6.4ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 53µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 17.8µg/L | Fair GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 57 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Ask about Quarry Heights Lake
Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.
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.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (55°F) to its warmest (81°F).
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 →
Stays via Stay22
Stays near Quarry Heights Lake
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Quarry Heights Lake in Boone County, Missouri — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Quarry Heights Lake
Prices for Oct 23–25, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Missouri’s top lakes →
Follow Quarry Heights Lake’s readings
Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.
Or email
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.
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. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Quarry Heights Lake?
- Quarry Heights Lake in Boone County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. 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?
- Nutrient and algae readings are 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.
Explore Quarry Heights Lake across LakeQuality
More lakes in Missouri
Other Lakes in Missouri
Eutrophic Lakes in Missouri
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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)