Horton Lake Dam

PANTHER BRANCH· Arkansas, Arkansas· Built 1955· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Horton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.7% in AR)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge312 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDAR01053

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

UNKNOWN

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Horton Lake Dam?

Horton Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Horton Lake Dam?

Horton Lake Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Horton Lake Dam built?

Horton Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Horton Lake Dam?

Horton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Horton Lake Dam?

Horton Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.