Marter Lake Dam

UNT OF SABOUGLA CREEK· Webster, Mississippi· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Marter Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS)
Dam Length1,620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge296 cfs
NID IDMS03847

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 Marter Lake Dam?

Marter 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 Marter Lake Dam?

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

What is the primary purpose of Marter Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Marter Lake Dam?

Marter Lake 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.