Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Taney County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is declining 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 Lk. by Tate Rd Lake ranks #9 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2023-09-18. 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 3.9 ft. Phosphorus level: 14.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | 14.5 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.8 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Fishing Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 4 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.141 m/yr | 4 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +0.51 µg/L/yr | 4 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.31 µg/L/yr | 4 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake averages about 81°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Aug (about 83°F) and coldest in Apr (about 67°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 29 field readings (2020–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #9 of 11 lakes in Taney County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake holds Grade B. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ALake Taneycomo @ Shepherd of the Hills FhTaney County · 6 mi · Higher grade (B → A)
- BTable Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam LakeStone County · 6.2 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock LakeStone County · 6.6 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BLake TaneycomoTaney County · 9.8 mi · Higher overall water quality score
- BTable Rock L. LakeStone County · 10.4 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
17 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock Lk. by Tate Rd Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 15 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Long Creek Ranch WwtpRidgedale · 0.6 mi away · NPDES MO0132772Recent violation
- Long Creek Campground WwtfRidgedale · 0.6 mi away · NPDES MO0097896Recent violation
- D'Monaco WwtpRidgedale · 1.2 mi away · NPDES MO0124133Recent violation
- Twin Island Resort WwtpRidgedale · 1.2 mi away · NPDES MO0116238Recent violation
- Villas At Longcreek WwtpRidgedale · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MO0127191Recent violation
- Landmarc Estates WwtpRidgedale · 1.5 mi away · NPDES MO0118796Recent 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: 2023-09-18
Monitoring stations: 1