Lake Mary Martha Dam, also known as Lake Billie Jean, is a privately owned structure located in Scott, Mississippi.
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Completed in 2013, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond. With a dam height of 21 feet and a capacity of 186 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Managed by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, the dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a low hazard potential. Despite being classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment, the risk associated with the dam is considered moderate. The structure is designed with a buttress core type and spans a length of 1024 feet, impacting a drainage area of 0.09 square miles.
Lake Mary Martha Dam not only provides essential water storage but also contributes to the local ecosystem by serving as a habitat for fish and wildlife. With its strategic location on the UNT of Haley Creek, the dam showcases the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Mississippi. As enthusiasts in this field, monitoring and maintaining the integrity of structures like Lake Mary Martha Dam are crucial for sustainable water management practices and environmental conservation.
Year Completed |
2013 |
Dam Length |
1024 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
UNT OF HALEY CREEK |
Surface Area |
17.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
186 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
South Canal Tuscolameta Creek Nr Walnut Grove
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8cfs |
Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove
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401cfs |
Pearl River Nr Lena
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532cfs |
Pearl River Nr Carthage
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277cfs |
Yockanookany River Nr Ofahoma
|
96cfs |
Pearl River At Edinburg
|
202cfs |
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Leake County Water Park
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Low Head Dam
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Shockaloe Base Camp I
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