Horse Farm Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Horse Farm Dam, located in DeSoto, Mississippi, was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.


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Summary

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this Earth dam has a height of 22 feet and a length of 950 feet, with a normal storage capacity of 55 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 74 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the UNT of Panther Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Horse Farm Dam provides essential water resource management for the surrounding area. The dam's primary purpose for recreation is complemented by its secondary functions in protecting the local ecosystem and mitigating flood risks. Despite not being currently rated for its condition, the dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in water management.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Horse Farm Dam presents an intriguing case study in sustainable dam management and recreational water use. With its historical significance dating back to the 1960s and its ongoing role in maintaining the local ecosystem, this dam showcases the importance of balancing human recreation with environmental conservation. As climate change impacts water resources globally, understanding the management and maintenance of structures like Horse Farm Dam becomes increasingly crucial for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water systems.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

UNT OF PANTHER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

590

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

0.31

Nid Storage

74

Structural Height

22

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.