Houghton Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Dakota
CountyBrown
River/StreamJames River
Coordinates45.77500, -98.25000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length4,439 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage43,524 acre-ft
Max Storage43,524 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,809 acre-ft
Surface Area6,022 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/20/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSD01191
Federal IDSD01191
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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