Johnny Martin Dam
Johnny Martin Dam is an earth dam located in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Johnny Martin Dam
The primary purpose of Johnny Martin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John K. Martin, Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-dugdemona River near Saline.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 113 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/11/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Winn |
| Nearest City | Saline |
| River/Stream | Tr-dugdemona River |
| Coordinates | 32.14190, -92.83800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John K. Martin, Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00522 |
| Federal ID | LA00522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |