Lake Mary
Key Takeaway
Lake Mary is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 18.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00539 |
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
Sugar Bowl Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mary?
Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary?
Lake Mary is owned by Sugar Bowl Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Mary built?
Lake Mary was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Lake Mary?
Lake Mary serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Mary?
Lake Mary has a dam height of 22 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.
When was Lake Mary last inspected?
Lake Mary was last inspected on October 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.