John Martin Dam
Colorado — Bent County — ARKANSAS
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent |
| River | ARKANSAS |
| Coordinates | 38.06964, -102.93814 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 13,000 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 | May 9, 2024 |
| 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.