Stockwater Pond dam
Stockwater Pond
Stockwater Pond, located in Doniphan, Kansas, is a privately-owned earth dam structure designed by NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 2008, this pond has a maximum storage capacity of 121.9 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 39.6 acre-feet, with a surface area of 5.1 acres. The dam stands at a height of 34.2 feet and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
The pond is regulated by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and undergoes state inspection and enforcement processes. It is situated near Brush Creek-TR in the city of Troy, with a latitude of 39.71586886 and a longitude of -95.08327134. Despite being privately owned, Stockwater Pond plays an important role in water resource management, providing essential services for fire protection and livestock watering in the region. The structure's condition is currently not rated, but it meets state regulatory requirements and is considered to have low risk potential.
Stockwater Pond serves as a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the collaboration between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure. With a focus on fire protection and stock watering, this pond exemplifies the importance of sustainable water management practices for both human and environmental needs. As a relatively new construction, Stockwater Pond represents modern engineering techniques in creating efficient and effective water storage solutions in the Kansas landscape.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Stockwater Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri River At St. Joseph | 49,000 cfs | → |
| Stranger C Nr Potter | 199 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Agency | 3,110 cfs | → |
| Delaware R Nr Muscotah | 263 cfs | → |
| Platte River At Sharps Station | 5,350 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At Rulo | 38,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stockwater Pond.
Track Stockwater Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Stockwater Pond
Where does the data for Stockwater Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Stockwater Pond.