William L. Martin Dam
William L. Martin Dam is an earth dam located in Alamance County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About William L. Martin Dam
William L. Martin Dam is a dam in Alamance, North Carolina. The dam is owned by William L. Martin Revocable Trust (private). It impounds the Otter Creek near Haw River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet.
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 12/14/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Nearest City | Haw River |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.13110, -79.33810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | William L. Martin Revocable Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07170 |
| Federal ID | NC07170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |