Lake Mary Martha Dam

UNT OF HALEY CREEK· Scott, Mississippi· Built 2013· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lake Mary Martha Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS)
Dam Length1,024 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage186 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge38 cfs
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDMS03839

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Mary Martha Dam?

Lake Mary Martha 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 Lake Mary Martha Dam?

Lake Mary Martha Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Mary Martha Dam built?

Lake Mary Martha Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 Martha Dam?

Lake Mary Martha Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Mary Martha Dam?

Lake Mary Martha Dam has a dam height of 21 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.