Martin Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 465 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Martin Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by US Fish and Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Ham Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 465 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/16/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Ham Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.55361, -80.21583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 465 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,073 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC00032 |
| Federal ID | SC00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |