Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2022. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2022-09-17. 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 7.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 11.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 2.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 42.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.9 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 11.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 2.2 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 42 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake averages about 81°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 83°F) and coldest in Apr (about 58°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
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 →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 16 lakes in Stone County
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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
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.
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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2022-09-17
Monitoring stations: 1