Martin

Alabama — Tallapoosa County — Tallapoosa River

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTallapoosa
RiverTallapoosa River
Coordinates32.68024, -85.91039

Physical Characteristics

NID Height168 ft
Dam Height168 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage1,622,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,622,000 acre-ft
Surface Area40,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Other NameLake Martin (Res)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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