Martin Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Ms06588 Lake Dam Ed Herring Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Martin Lake Dam, located in Franklin, Mississippi, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 25 feet, the earth dam with buttress core type has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. While the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, its risk assessment is moderate.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite not having a designated primary dam type, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and does not have any locks associated with it. The risk management measures for Martin Lake Dam are currently unspecified, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and longevity for both recreational and environmental purposes in the region.
Dam Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Homochitto River At Eddiceton
|
168cfs |
Homochitto River At Rosetta
|
2130cfs |
Tangipahoa River At Osyka
|
478cfs |
Bogue Chitto Nr Tylertown
|
578cfs |
Tickfaw River At Liverpool
|
44cfs |
Amite River Near Darlington
|
267cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Martin Lake Dam