Table Rock L. Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock L. Lake ranks #12 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2021-09-21. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Murky, only visible to about 4.4 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 7.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.4 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 19.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 7.1 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Temperature
Table Rock L. Lake averages about 82°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 86°F) and coldest in Apr (about 63°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 51 field readings (2010–2021) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #12 of 16 lakes in Stone County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock L. Lake holds Grade B. 3 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BTable Rock Lk. Btwn Campbell Point Rd And Hendrickson School Rd LakeStone County · 5.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm LakeStone County · 5.7 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock L. Nr. Perkins Hollow LakeStone County · 5.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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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. Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Barnabas On The Lake WwtfShell Knob · 2.1 mi away · NPDES MO0123064Recent 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: 2021-09-21
Monitoring stations: 1