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Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake

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Missouri DNR publishes the water-quality measurements for Table Rock L. @ Mouth of James R. Arm Lake. Here is what has been measured.

Clarity
7.9 ft
Secchi · sampled 2022
Phosphorus
11.5 µg/L
Measured by Missouri DNR
Chlorophyll-a
2.2 µg/L
Measured by Missouri DNR
Water temp
~79°F
Typical for Sep · EPA WQP
Type
Mesotrophic
Trophic class
  • Mesotrophic
  • Threadfin Shad
  • Public access
  • Limited data
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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.

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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. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.

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

Swimming conditions

Readings only

Limited 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. 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.

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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.

MetricValueEPA condition class
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)7.9 ftMeasured, not scored
Phosphorus11.5 µg/LGood
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)2.2 µg/LGood
Trophic State Index (TSI)42Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

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.

Jan
—
Feb
—
Mar
—
Apr
58°
May
70°
Jun
78°
Jul
83°
Aug
82°
Sep
79°
Oct
—
Nov
—
Dec
—

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

2
Boat Landings
Yes
Public 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

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.

Threadfin Shad(since 1975)White Bass(since 1975)

Source: USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) Database. Hover a chip to see scientific name, ecological context, status, and first-observed year.

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 Wwtp
    Kimberling City · 1 mi away · NPDES MO0134988
    Recent violation
  • Bread Tray Mountain Estates Wwtp
    Blue Eye · 1.1 mi away · NPDES MO0133124
    Recent violation
  • Forest Lane Subdivision
    Kimberling City · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0119466
    Recent violation
  • Forest Glen Homeowners Association Wwtf
    Kimberling City · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0126501
    Recent violation
  • Clearwater Cove Young Life Wwtp
    Lampe · 1.6 mi away · NPDES MO0137774
    Recent violation
  • Bluff'S Run Subdivision Wwtf
    Kimberling 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 a lake in Stone County, Missouri. 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. 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.

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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, ColumbiaUMC21 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

Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)

Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory