Marthasville Mv-5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam is classified as high hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 86.5% in MO) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,926 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | MO40111 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF MARTHASVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marthasville Mv-5 Dam?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Marthasville Mv-5 Dam?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam is owned by CITY OF MARTHASVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marthasville Mv-5 Dam built?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Marthasville Mv-5 Dam?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Marthasville Mv-5 Dam?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Marthasville Mv-5 Dam last inspected?
Marthasville Mv-5 Dam was last inspected on February 8, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.