Stockwater Pond Reservoir Report
Nearby: George Paul P Wildcat Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Stockwater Pond, located in Harper, Kansas, is a private earth dam structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond.
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Summary
With a dam height of 27.4 feet and a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, this pond covers a surface area of 3.3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.44 square miles. Despite being unregulated by the state and having a low hazard potential, Stockwater Pond has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks inspection data.
Situated in the Tulsa District, Stockwater Pond is surrounded by farmland in a rural area with no nearby rivers or streams. The dam structure features a buttress core type and a spillway width of 50 feet, although it does not have outlet gates or associated locks. The pond, with a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, serves as a critical water resource for agricultural activities and fire protection in the region. While it may not have been modified or inspected recently, Stockwater Pond remains a valuable asset for the local community.
With its close proximity to the city of Harper, Kansas, Stockwater Pond plays a crucial role in providing water for livestock, irrigation, and emergency firefighting purposes. Owned privately, this pond serves as a reliable source of water for the surrounding area and contributes to the conservation of water resources in the region. Despite its low hazard potential and lack of regulatory oversight, Stockwater Pond continues to fulfill its primary purposes efficiently and remains a significant feature in the local landscape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
27.4 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Medicine Lodge R Nr Kiowa
|
110cfs |
Chikaskia R Nr Corbin
|
145cfs |
Salt Fork Arkansas River Nr Alva
|
94cfs |
Sf Ninnescah R Nr Murdock
|
159cfs |
Slate C At Wellington
|
15cfs |
Chikaskia River Near Blackwell
|
228cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Stockwater Pond