Stone Dam, located in Howard County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. Completed in 1970, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 25 acre-feet. The dam, built with a combination of stone and buttress core types on a soil foundation, spans 120 feet in length and serves the TR-SPRING CREEK as its primary water source.

Despite its low hazard potential, Stone Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in June 2019. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every 5 years, and it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources. As an essential water resource structure in CUSHING, Nebraska, Stone Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for firefighting, livestock, and recreational fishing, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.