Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm is a mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2020. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm ranks #10 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2020-07-14. 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 5.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 15.3 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 10 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.8 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 15.3 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 49 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Fishing Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm
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 Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm averages about 81°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 85°F) and coldest in Apr (about 60°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 14 field readings (2018–2020) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #10 of 16 lakes in Stone County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BTable Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm LakeStone County · 3.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock Lk. Btwn Campbell Point Rd And Hendrickson School Rd LakeStone County · 4.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock LakeStone County · 4.4 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock L. Nr. Perkins Hollow LakeStone County · 3.1 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock L. LakeStone County · 6.2 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
5 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock Lake Main Channel of Little Indian Creek Arm under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 3 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Black Oak Mountain WwtpLampe · 0.9 mi away · NPDES MO0128333Recent violation
- Mill Creek Resort WwtpLampe · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MO0130214Recent violation
- Dogwood CanyonLampe · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MO0112712Recent violation
- Table Rock Chalets WwtfLampe · 0.7 mi away · NPDES MO0133892
- Mill Creek Shores SubdivisionLampe · 1.3 mi away · NPDES MO0115070
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: 2020-07-14
Monitoring stations: 1