Stockwater Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stockwater Pond, located in Osage, Kansas, is a private earth dam structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

With a dam height of 18.5 feet and a storage capacity of 81.14 acre-feet, this pond serves as a valuable resource for water management in the area, with a surface area of 6.2 acres and a drainage area of 0.71 square miles.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 120 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 806 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Stockwater Pond is subject to moderate risk assessment due to its location near the WOLF CREEK-TR river or stream. The structure has not been inspected since 2005, and its condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further assessment and maintenance to ensure its long-term effectiveness in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Stockwater Pond as an essential feature in the local ecosystem, providing vital water storage for fire protection and livestock needs. With its moderate risk assessment and lack of recent inspections, there is a call for increased attention to the maintenance and monitoring of this important water infrastructure to support sustainable water management practices in the region.

Dam Length

660

Dam Height

18.5

River Or Stream

WOLF CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.2

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

0.71

Nid Storage

81.14

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.