Stockton Lake

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About Stockton Lake

Stockton Lake, on the Sac River, is nestled among the rolling, tree-covered hills at the western edge of the Missouri Ozarks. The 24,900 Acre lake reached normal operating pool of 867 feet above mean sea level in December 1971. In 1998, Stockton Lake began providing an additional source of drinking water for the City of Springfield. An agreement between City Utilities of Springfield and the Corps of Engineers will provide approxiamately 7 million gallons of water per day for Springfield residentsuntil the year 2040 when that number will increase to 30 million gallons per day.

The Dam

Construction of the dam began in October 1963, and the project was placed in operation in December 1969. The dam consist of an earth/rock embarkment, concrete spillway, and the hydroelectric power plant. Stockton Dam provides hydroelectric power that is marketed through the United States Department of Energy, Southwestern Power Administration.

The Lake

Stockton Lake covers 24,900 acres with 298 miles of shoreline and can expand to 38,300 acres. Stockton Lake provides flood protection for downstream areas and is part of a network of Corps of Engineer Lakes that help control flooding in the Missouri and Mississippi River basins. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has the responsibility for managing approximately 61,000 acres of land and water at Stockton Lake. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) assists the Corps by managing 16,572 acres under a lease agreement. Land management practices used by the Corps of Engineers and MDC are engineered to preserve their natural value.

Recreation

Eleven campgrounds are conveniently located around Stockton Lake. Eight are managed by the Corps of Engineers (Cedar Ridge, Crabtree Cove, Hawker Point, Masters, Orleans Trail North, Orleans Trail South, Ruark Bluff East, and Ruark Bluff West); two are operated by marina concessionaires (Orleans Trail Marina and Mutton Creek Marina); and one is operated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Stockton State Park). Campgrounds contain campsites with lantern hanging posts, picnic tables, and fire rings. Shower buildings, sanitary dump stations, and water hydrants are located in most parks. Recreation areas include boat ramps, courtesy docks, campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches and playgrounds. Three marina concession facilities provide a full range of services and restaurants.

Lake Level, Moon Phase and Weather
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Lake Level 2012 07	CURRENT MOON moon phase	Today High: -- Clear. Lows in the mid 20s. North winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light after midnight.	Monday High: 52 Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Light wind in the morning becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Fishing Report

Normal Pool Elevation 867

Stockton Lake Fishing Report 09/28/2011

Stockton: 66 degrees, low, clear; black bass good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits in shallow water; walleye good on nightcrawlers near points and flats in 6'-10' of water; crappie fair on minnows in 12'-20' of water over brush piles, also try jigs; all other species slow.