Martin Lake Dam
Martin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hinds County, Mississippi, built in 2003. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Martin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jamie & E B Martin (private). It impounds the Unt Of Bogue Chitto.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,958 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 147 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,324 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/23/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Hinds |
| River/Stream | Unt Of Bogue Chitto |
| Coordinates | 32.47227, -90.37794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,958 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,324 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,324 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,515 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMIE & E B MARTIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MS03202 |
| Federal ID | MS03202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |