Lake Martin Dam
Lake Martin Dam is an earth dam located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Martin Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Martin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by La Dept Of Wildlife And Fisheries (state). It impounds the Vermilion River Offstream near Lafayette.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 26,996 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/29/2024.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | St. Martin |
| Nearest City | Lafayette |
| River/Stream | Vermilion River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 30.22200, -91.90600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 26,996 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00187 |
| Federal ID | LA00187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |