Martin Lake No 2 Dam
Martin Lake No 2 Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martin Lake No 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Lake No 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe Martin (private). It impounds the Tr-nueces River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 157 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Tr-nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.24391, -99.14563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JOE MARTIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01977 |
| Federal ID | TX01977 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |