Martin
Martin is an earth dam located in Routt County, Colorado, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Martin
The primary purpose of Martin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wild Card Ranch, Llc (schnurr, Gary And Judi) (private). It impounds the Martin Creek near Oak Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt |
| Nearest City | Oak Creek |
| River/Stream | Martin Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.29334, -106.88057 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,160 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILD CARD RANCH, LLC (SCHNURR, GARY AND JUDI) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO01024 |
| Federal ID | CO01024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |