John Martin Dam - Fort Lyon Protective Works
Colorado — Bent County — ARKANSAS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent |
| River | ARKANSAS |
| Coordinates | 38.07233, -103.12903 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,024 ft |
| NID Storage | 608,245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 608,245 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,590 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 1, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1943 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Other Name | John Martin Reservoir |
Location Map
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.