Houghton Dam
South Dakota — Brown County — James River
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Brown |
| River | James River |
| Coordinates | 45.77500, -98.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,439 ft |
| NID Storage | 43,524 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43,524 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,022 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Other Name | Mud Lake Dam |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.