Who We Are

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned, designed, constructed, and upon its completion in 1969 continues to manage Stockton Lake. Stockton Lake is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Ozark Mountains. Its waters are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish to name a few. In addition to offering fishing, camping, and water sports recreation, Stockton Lake and Dam also provides hydroelectric power, as well as flood damage reduction, water supply storage, fish and wildlife management, downstream water quality improvement, and navigation flow supplementation.

The Corps of Engineers staff at Stockton Lake possesses professional knowledge and skills in many areas. Their diversity serves to benefit not only the lake project, but the community as well. Professions represented by the Stockton Lake staff include:

• Agriculture
• Archeology
• Carpentry
• Civil Engineering Technician
• Communications
• Electrician
• Environmental Specialists
• Facility Maintenance
• Natural Resource Management
• Office Administration
• Recreation Administration
• Wildlife Biology
• Forestry
• Mechanic