Stockwater

LITTLE BLUE RIVER-TR· Marshall, Kansas· Built 1997· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Stockwater is classified as low hazard in Kansas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 41.9% in KS)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge557 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDKS07772

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: KS Dept. of Agriculture

Ownership

SMERCHEK, DAVE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stockwater?

Stockwater is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stockwater?

Stockwater is owned by SMERCHEK, DAVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stockwater built?

Stockwater was completed in 1997, making it 29 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Stockwater?

Stockwater has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.