Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Barry County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. 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. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.282 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | +0.15 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.46 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake averages about 83°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Apr (about 64°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
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 →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 9 lakes in Barry County
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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.
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2024-09-17
Monitoring stations: 1