Ew Martin Lake Dam
Ew Martin Lake Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ew Martin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ew Martin Lake Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Earl W Martin (private). It impounds the Tr-lake William C Bowen.
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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 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 05/23/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-lake William C Bowen |
| Coordinates | 35.09940, -82.09450 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | EARL W MARTIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03395 |
| Federal ID | SCD03395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |