Martin Dam is a dam located in Horry County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. 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 recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stephen Cornelius Martin II (private). It impounds the Tr-big Cypress Swamp.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Cypress Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.78770, -79.17560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stephen Cornelius Martin II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03629 |
| Federal ID | SCD03629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |