Horton Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Horton |
| River/Stream | North Branch Kalamazoo River |
| Coordinates | 42.14989, -84.52223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 426 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson Co. Parks & Rec. Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |