without tilting the blades past their "full flat" setting. Why the turbine and generator were mismatched has not been determined. Due to the significant issues and age of the turbine, an entirely new one was custom designed for replacement in 2014-2015. Upgrades for the $48 million project include: The new 71,700-horsepower Kaplan turbine runner, with 7 bolt on blades (rather than 6), 75 rpm rewiring the generator windings of the rotor and stator electrical rating increase to 52 MW 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. The Stockton Power Plant is a peaking plant that produces 55 GWh of average annual energy valued at $8.3 million. The new, more efficient turbine was installed in 2014 and became operational in January 2015. 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 External links http://www.stockton-lake.com/ http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/DistrictLakes/StocktonLake.aspx Upgrades and costs of new turbine: http://www.swpa.gov/PDFs/Hydro/2014Meeting/Stockton-Rehabilitation_HentschelWankum.pdf Dams in Missouri Lakes of the U.S. Interior Highlands Protected areas of Cedar County, Missouri Protected areas of Dade County, Missouri Protected areas of Polk County, Missouri Buildings and structures in Cedar County, Missouri Buildings and structures in Dade County, Missouri Buildings and structures in Polk County, Missouri Reservoirs in Missouri Bodies of