Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake
Stone County, MissouriView mapDirections
This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole.
Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- Impaired · Algal growth
- Public access
- Limited data
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake in Stone County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 14 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-09-17. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLimited data
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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm 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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm 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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake
These are the measurements Missouri DNR publishes for Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm 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 7.9 ft. Phosphorus 11.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 2.2 µg/L. TSI 42.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | 7.9ft | Measured, not scored How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. |
| Total phosphorus | 11.5µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 2.2µg/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. | 42 | Mesotrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 81°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 83°F) and coldest in Apr (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Column height runs from this lake’s coldest month (58°F) to its warmest (83°F).
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 64 field readings (2010–2022) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake water temperature breakdown →
Recreation & Access
- Joe Bald ParkPublic
- Mill CreekPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake
- Mill Creek (missouri)3.4 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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EPA Impairment Status
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm 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
8 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 5 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Sleepy Hollow Resort Condominium WwtpKimberling City · 1 mi away · NPDES MO0134988Recent violation
- Bread Tray Mountain Estates WwtpBlue Eye · 1.1 mi away · NPDES MO0133124Recent violation
- Forest Lane SubdivisionKimberling City · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0119466Recent violation
- Forest Glen Homeowners Association WwtfKimberling City · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0126501Recent violation
- Clearwater Cove Young Life WwtpLampe · 1.6 mi away · NPDES MO0137774Recent violation
- Bluff'S Run Subdivision WwtfKimberling City · 0.8 mi away · NPDES MO0131326
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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake
Where is Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake is in Stone County, Missouri. This is the name Missouri DNR records for this water. It can describe one sampling location rather than the water as a whole. 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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake in Stone County, Missouri has water-quality measurements published by Missouri DNR, shown here as reported. Water clarity: 7.9 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 11.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 2.2 µg/L.
Is Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm 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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in September, from 64 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2022). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
Are there boat ramps on Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Joe Bald Park, Mill Creek. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. 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. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake?
- Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Mill Creek (missouri). 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
21 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Univ. of Missouri, Columbia
UMC21 samples · 2022
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)
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles