Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
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Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake in Barry County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.3 µg/L.
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Barry County, Missouri. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Barry County, Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-17. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
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. Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. 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 Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft. Phosphorus 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4.3 µg/L. TSI 43.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 6.8ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 8.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 4.3µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 43 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Ask about Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
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Water Temperature
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 83°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Apr (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (64°F) to its warmest (84°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 65 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
- Big M2.6 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Fishing Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
Water Quality Trend: Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring (2020–2024).
Water clarity
Improving4 years
Phosphorus
Stable+0.15 µg/L/yr4 years
Chlorophyll-a
Worsening+0.46 µg/L/yr4 years
EPA Impairment Status
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Aquatic life.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MO_7313.00 · Official waterbody report
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Usace Viney Creek Park WwtpGolden · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MO0097969Recent violation
- Uscoe Highway M ParkCassville · 1.9 mi away · NPDES MO0051063Recent violation
- Tribute Falls WwtpCassville · 2 mi away · NPDES MO0133566Recent violation
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
Where is Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is a lake in Barry County, Missouri. Its water-quality measurements are published by Missouri DNR and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake in Barry County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 6.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.3 µg/L.
Is Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake typically sits around 80°F at the surface in September, from 65 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Can I fish at Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Public access to Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is listed as yes on the lake record. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Missouri's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Big M. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
64 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC64 samples · 2020–2024
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
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles