Table Rock Lake
Taney County, WisconsinLimited DataMesotrophic
Table Rock Lake is a 43,100-acre mesotrophic lake in Taney County, MO. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2023. 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, local state DNR records, last sampled 2023-11-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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 | 43.1K acres |
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
Nearby Lakes in Taney County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in Wisconsin
Warren County · Clarity: 5 ft
Adair County · Clarity: 4.1 ft
Clark County · Clarity: 8.5 ft
Warren County · Clarity: 5.9 ft
Stone County · Clarity: 6.9 ft
Miller County · Clarity: 6.7 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
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
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-11-29
Monitoring stations: 1