Martin
Martin is an earth dam located in Grand County, Colorado, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory 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 Peak Ranch (hammer, Dave) (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek-tr near Kremmling.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 277 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Grand |
| Nearest City | Kremmling |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.32751, -106.54584 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 496 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PEAK RANCH (HAMMER, DAVE) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02592 |
| Federal ID | CO02592 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |