How do i recover the "stacks" folder for my iMac 10.8.2?

Drag any folder to the right of the Dock's divider line. The default folders are visible by choosing Home from the Finder's Go menu.

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After you drag it to the Dock, control-click the icon to choose how you want to display it:

Edit: meant to reply to the OP, not Niel.