Don Marti Lake
Key Takeaway
Don Marti Lake is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 0.8% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,970 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | MO50016 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLES MARTI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Don Marti Lake?
Don Marti Lake 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 Don Marti Lake?
Don Marti Lake is owned by CHARLES MARTI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Don Marti Lake built?
Don Marti Lake was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Don Marti Lake?
Don Marti Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Don Marti Lake?
Don Marti Lake has a dam height of 11 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.