Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake
Barry County, MissouriView mapDirections
Clarity, phosphorus, and algae all sit in the cleanest band for this region.
↑ up from B at the last regrade
- Mesotrophic
- #1 of 9 in the county
- Public access
Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake in Barry County, Missouri has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 6.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 4.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 6.8 ft
- Typical in September
- 80°F
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Phosphorus
- 8.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 4.3 µg/L
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
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Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Barry County, Missouri. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2024. 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. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLow algae
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 A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Moderate clarity, visible to about 6.8 ft. Phosphorus 8.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 4.3 µg/L. TSI 43. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 6.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 8.5 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.3 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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.
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 →
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 |
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.
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 9 lakes in Barry County
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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. LakeQuality grades it A for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake?
- Table Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. Lake in Barry County, Missouri has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). 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?
- The A is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. 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.
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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)
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)