Stockton Lake

After the USACE construction was complete on the dam, the lake began filling in 1969. The dam rises above the Sac River streambed. The original powerhouse of the dam had a single six-bladed Kaplan turbine designed by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company and a General Electric generator rated at 45.2 MW. The original turbine was placed in service in 1973. • new digital excitation system, surface air coolers, and digital governor for the generator • refurbishment of the mechanical accessories • 161 kV main power transformer replacement • Intake gate and draft tube bulkhead repairs • Salvage and in-place blade repair • emergency diesel generator replacement • asbestos abatement and lead paint removal. Part of the costs of the repair were offset by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The old turbine was placed on a pedestal above the road which crosses the dam. ==Stockton Equestrian Trail==

Stockton Lake features an equestrian trail that is approximately 15 miles long and travels in close proximity along the lake shore from Hawker Point to Orleans Trail Campgrounds. This is a multi use trail for Hikers and Mountain biking, there are no motorized vehicles allowed. ==Sailing at Stockton==

The great sailing conditions are fueled by winds from Oklahoma and Kansas, consistently blowing from west to east across the lake. About one-third of the 300 mile lake is accessible to sailboats, the bridges across the lake on Highway 215 and 245 prevent most sail boats from going farther on the lake, but this section of lake is still an ideal location for sailing. The Stockton Yacht club holds annual races on the lake that usually draw large numbers of boats, with the most prestigious of these races being the Governor's Cup Regatta. ==References==