Joe Martin Lake Dam
Joe Martin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Joe Martin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Joe Martin Lake 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 15 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1941, 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 | 28.23258, -99.13042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| 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 | TX04612 |
| Federal ID | TX04612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |