Horton Dam #2
Horton Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Roberts County, South Dakota, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horton Dam #2
The primary purpose of Horton Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Horton (private). It impounds the Tr- Agency Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Roberts |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr- Agency Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.56310, -97.01181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT HORTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD02397 |
| Federal ID | SD02397 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |