Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake ranks #16 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 61.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 31.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 64.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.6 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 61.5 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 31.7 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.054 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +4.38 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +4.76 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Water Temperature
Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake averages about 85°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 87°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 102 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #16 of 16 lakes in Stone County
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Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock L. @ Hampton Hollow Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Galena WwtfGalena · 3.5 mi away · NPDES MO0107182Recent 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)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-09-16
Monitoring stations: 1