Table Rock L. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded C based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. 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. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake ranks #13 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2023-09-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Murky, only visible to about 5.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 16 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.2 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 16 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.8 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.084 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.51 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock L. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake averages about 82°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 84°F) and coldest in Apr (about 59°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 86 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #13 of 16 lakes in Stone County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock L. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake holds Grade C. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BTable Rock Lk. Btwn Campbell Point Rd And Hendrickson School Rd LakeStone County · 4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTable Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm LakeStone County · 4.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTable Rock LakeStone County · 5.4 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTable Rock L. Nr. Perkins Hollow LakeStone County · 3.3 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
- BTable Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek ArmStone County · 1.2 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
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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. Nr. S. Kanakuk-Kanakom Beach Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 6 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Kanakuk Kamps Trace Hollow WwtfLampe · 0.3 mi away · NPDES MO0119717Recent violation
- Usace Baxter ParkLampe · 0.8 mi away · NPDES MO0030091Recent violation
- Cedar Haven ResortLampe · 0.9 mi away · NPDES MO0052043Recent violation
- The Peninsula Hoa WwtpShell Knob · 1 mi away · NPDES MO0120367Recent violation
- Sundown Resort WwtpLampe · 1.2 mi away · NPDES MO0055786Recent violation
- Eagles Point Subdivision WwtfShell Knob · 2 mi away · NPDES MO0133175Recent 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
Public boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Most recent sample: 2023-09-19
Monitoring stations: 1