Table Rock Lake is a 43,100-acre mesotrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 1 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 10 other monitored lakes in Taney County, Table Rock Lake ranks #8 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2023-11-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Trophic State Index: 44.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 44 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 43,100 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
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Fishing Table Rock Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.005 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -0.32 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.91 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock Lake averages about 63°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (about 64°F) and coldest in Mar (about 41°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 2,292 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #8 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock Lake holds Grade B. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills FhTaney County · 0.8 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BTable Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam LakeStone County · 0.5 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock LakeStone County · 5.3 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLake TaneycomoTaney County · 5.8 mi · Higher overall water quality score
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Table Rock Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Table Rock Dam (completed 1959), built primarily for flood risk reduction on the WHITE; concrete-type dam, 260 ft tall and 6,454 ft long.
- Surface area
- 43,100 ac
- Normal storage
- 2,702,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 3,462,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 4,020 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- USACE - Little Rock District
All listed purposes: Flood Risk Reduction;Irrigation;Fish and Wildlife Pond;Recreation;Hydroelectric;Water Supply.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID MO30202 · Operator website
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Grand Cru WwtpBlue Eye · 3 mi away · NPDES MO0131555Recent violation
- Uscoe Table Rock Dam And PowerhouseBranson · 0 mi away · NPDES MO0030112
- Table Rock Dam Settling PondsBranson · 0.1 mi away · NPDES MO0122548
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: 2023-11-29
Monitoring stations: 1