Rinquelin Trail Comm. Lake is a 27-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Maries County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-07-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 4.5 ft. Phosphorus level: 39 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 12.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 56.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.5 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 39 µg/L | C |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 12.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 56 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Rinquelin Trail Comm. Lake
Recreation & Access
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Maries County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Rinquelin Trail Comm. Lake holds Grade C. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BLoto LakeMiller County · 27.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BLoto Upstream of Dam LakeMiller County · 27.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- CLittle Prairie LakePhelps County · 25.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- CLittle Prairie Lake by DamPhelps County · 25.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Rinquelin Trail Comm. Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Rinquelin Trail Dam (completed 1972), built primarily for recreation on the LITTLE MARIES; earth-type dam, 35 ft tall and 800 ft long.
- Surface area
- 27 ac
- Normal storage
- 372 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 372 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 0.91 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- MO DEPT OF CONSERVATION
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30114 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.13 km)
EPA Impairment Status
Rinquelin Trail Comm. 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_7204.00 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (0.23 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
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: 2022-07-29
Monitoring stations: 1