Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake is a 43,100-acre mesotrophic lake in Stone County, Missouri. Water quality is graded B based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Stone County, Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-09-24. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Moderate clarity, visible to about 7.2 ft. Phosphorus level: 8 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 4.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 7.2 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | 8 µg/L | A |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 4.5 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | 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 Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam 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 | -0.17 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.89 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Recreation & Access
Water Temperature
Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake averages about 83°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Jul (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 160 field readings (2010–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 16 lakes in Stone County
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Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake holds Grade B. One nearby lake has a higher grade.
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Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam 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 · Matched by proximity (0.73 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
35 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Table Rock Lk. Into Main Channel From Dam Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 20 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Summer Bay WwtfBranson · 1.7 mi away · NPDES MO0140171Recent violation
- Table Rock Sunset Condominiums WwtfBranson · 2.2 mi away · NPDES MO0131075Recent violation
- Scsd No. 1, Red Cedar Point WwtfBranson · 2.2 mi away · NPDES MO0129585Recent violation
- Ballantrae Estates WwtpBranson · 2.4 mi away · NPDES MO0125580Recent violation
- Estates Of D'Monaco WwtfBlue Eye · 2.6 mi away · NPDES MO0135259Recent violation
- Box Canyon Watershed WwtpBranson · 2.8 mi away · NPDES MO0129470Recent 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: 2024-09-24
Monitoring stations: 1