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Lake of the Ozarks

Lake of the Ozarks is located in the Ozark Highlands, though a portion of the watershed originates in the Osage Plains Region. The Harry S. Truman Reservoir precedes this large impoundment on the Osage River. Even though the majority of the watershed is forest and grassland, the proximity of urban areas to the lake may influence water quality. Truman Reservoir also influences water quality. Past research has shown, when large volumes of water are being released from Truman scouring occurs in the old river channel. At these times, large amounts of inorganic suspended solids along with high concentrations of nutrients are brought into Lake of the Ozarks (Jones and Kaiser 1988).

For E. coli data, click HERE.

The following LMVP data are available for Lake of the Ozarks

We are currently looking for volunteers to sample at the following sites:

  • Bagnell Dam
  • 13 MM
  • 36 MM - Osage Arm
  • 2MM - Grand Glaize Arm (below the State Park)

Contact us if you're interested in sampling.
1-800-895-2260 or tony@lmvp.org

 

 2008 LMVP data
2007 LMVP data
2006 LMVP data
2005 LMVP data
2004 LMVP data
2003 LMVP data
2002 LMVP data
2001 LMVP data
2000 LMVP data
1999 LMVP data

Data and maps prepared for the
Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance

Sample Sites at Lake of the Ozarks

Site 3
(3 Mile Marker)
Site 1-2
(2 Mile Marker, Gravois Arm)
Site 2-2
(2 Mile Marker, Grand Glaize Arm)
Site 13
(13 Mile Marker)
Site 4-3
(3 Mile Marker, Niangua Arm)
Site 36
(36 Mile Marker)
Site C1
(Cove site at Shawnee Bend)
Site 45
(45 Mile Marker)
Site 51
(51 Mile Marker)
Site 61
(61 Mile Marker)
Site 4-10
(10 Mile Marker, Niangua Arm)
Site 4-15
(15 Mile Marker, Niangua Arm)
Site 31-1
(Linn Creek Arm)
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Other information:
Lake of the ozarks cove
Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance
Scientific Publications about the Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks State Park website
Lake of the Ozarks TMDL information sheet
EPA page on Lake of the Ozarks
 
E. coli data from LOWA/DNR/MDC

Thanks to the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, we now have MANY more samplers!
 
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