Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Barry County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Water clarity is declining over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 8 other monitored lakes in Barry County, Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-30. 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 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 6.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 48.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 6.3 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 48 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.048 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.62 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | → Stable | +0.08 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake averages about 85°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 79 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 9 lakes in Barry County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock L. @ Viola Park Beach Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BTable Rock L. Ab. Carter Br. LakeBarry County · 3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock Lk. Btwn Campbell Point Rd And Hendrickson School Rd LakeStone County · 3.8 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. @ Viola Park Beach Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Viola MhpShell Knob · 0.3 mi away · NPDES MO0106178Recent 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: 2024-09-30
Monitoring stations: 1