No actual match that I have found, but some research showed that this structure has a close fit with an above ground cistern. Now having the height of the structure creating the biggest issue with this use, you have to be able to get the water out, but a simple pipe and valve near the bottom would surely help with this observers theory or even an access door to drop a bucket into the pool if below grade, the rest could just be an elaborate way to keep the neighbors or cows out and protect the water.
Amgela4design, now mind you I am no expert on stone towers, but while in school for Architecture (which is really the study of contruction theory) it is hammered away quite early that the foundation of a building needs to support any above ground load. That being said, this structure is far to small in diameter to handle any form of height that would be needed for an observation tower. It is quite possible though that this was a DIY project for someone that may not have known better and then got bored with it, but the quality of the work suggests that someone at least knew what they were doing when they started. I would not throw out your thought though, until someone knocks on the door and asks, we are all just guessing, could be refueling spot for the Rattlesnake Is. space craft!
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