Horton Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Nearest City | BLUEFIELD |
| River/Stream | EAST RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.27972, -81.17583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Length | 269 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |