Martin Lake No 3 Dam

Martin Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Martin Lake No 3 Dam

The primary purpose of Martin Lake No 3 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Albert Martin (private). It impounds the Tr-las Raices Creek.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, 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.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLa Salle
River/StreamTr-las Raices Creek
Coordinates28.27242, -99.15283

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length2,080 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerALBERT MARTIN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX02019
Federal IDTX02019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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