Roy Martin Lake No. 1
Roy Martin Lake No. 1 is an earth dam located in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Roy Martin Lake No. 1
The primary purpose of Roy Martin Lake No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Earl Cherry (private). It impounds the Big Creek Offsteam near North Point.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/17/2020.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Avoyelles |
| Nearest City | North Point |
| River/Stream | Big Creek Offsteam |
| Coordinates | 31.29900, -92.16200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Earl Cherry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00193 |
| Federal ID | LA00193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |