Don Marti Lake
Don Marti Lake is an earth dam located in Barton County, Missouri, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Don Marti Lake
The primary purpose of Don Marti Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Charles Marti (private). It impounds the Duval Creek near Galena,kansas.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 247 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 192 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barton |
| Nearest City | Galena,kansas |
| River/Stream | Duval Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.40884, -94.40558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 192 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 221 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | CHARLES MARTI |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO50016 |
| Federal ID | MO50016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |