Martin
Martin is an earth dam located in Uinta County, Wyoming, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Martin
The primary purpose of Martin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Updated 2021 - Lower Ranch, Llc C/o Kirby Barker 13887 State Hwy 150 S (private). It impounds the Bazoo Hollow near Evanston.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 905 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Uinta |
| Nearest City | Evanston |
| River/Stream | Bazoo Hollow |
| Coordinates | 41.10730, -110.85130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | UPDATED 2021 - LOWER RANCH, LLC c/o KIRBY BARKER 13887 STATE HWY 150 S |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01210 |
| Federal ID | WY01210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |