Martindale Gin Dam
Martindale Gin Dam is a rockfill dam located in Guadalupe County, Texas, built in 1892. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martindale Gin Dam
The primary purpose of Martindale Gin Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Hydraco Power Inc (private). It impounds the San Marcos River near Martindale.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 304 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1892, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/1985. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Guadalupe |
| Nearest City | Martindale |
| River/Stream | San Marcos River |
| Coordinates | 29.84047, -97.84622 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 304 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | HYDRACO POWER INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05883 |
| Federal ID | TX05883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |