Unnamed Lake Near is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Callaway County, Missouri. Water quality is graded F based on 3 sampling years through 2024. Compared to the 2 other monitored lakes in Callaway County, Unnamed Lake Near ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Missouri DNR, last sampled 2024-10-11. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins
Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor
Very murky, less than 2.3 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 97 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 44.6 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2.3 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 97 µg/L | F |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 44.6 µg/L | F |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 3 lakes in Callaway County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Unnamed Lake Near holds Grade F. 5 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- CMckee PondBoone County · 8.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CPhillips LakeBoone County · 21.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- CBethel LakeBoone County · 23.3 mi · Two grade letters higher (F → C)
- DBen Branch Lake by DamOsage County · 17.8 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
- DBinder LakeCole County · 10.1 mi · Higher grade (F → D)
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Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
33 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Unnamed Lake Near under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits. 16 facilities have a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- The Highlands WwtfHolts Summit · 1 mi away · NPDES MO0039012Recent violation
- Choctaw Ridge LagoonHolts Summit · 1.1 mi away · NPDES MO0033910Recent violation
- Mawc Summit View Drive WwtfHolts Summit · 1.3 mi away · NPDES MO0111864Recent violation
- Sunrise Acres Mhp WwtfHolts Summit · 1.4 mi away · NPDES MO0089303Recent violation
- Holts Summit Peak Flow BasinHolts Summit · 2 mi away · NPDES MO0106810Recent violation
- Laurwood EstatesHolts Summit · 2.3 mi away · NPDES MO0122360Recent 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)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2024-10-11
Monitoring stations: 1