Houghton Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 45.77500, -98.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,439 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43,524 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43,524 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,809 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,022 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |