Ew Martin Lake Dam

TR-LAKE WILLIAM C BOWEN· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1973· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Debris Control Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ew Martin Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is debris control.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC)
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDSC02186

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 23, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

EARL W MARTIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ew Martin Lake Dam?

Ew Martin Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ew Martin Lake Dam?

Ew Martin Lake Dam is owned by EARL W MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ew Martin Lake Dam built?

Ew Martin Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Ew Martin Lake Dam?

Ew Martin Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ew Martin Lake Dam?

Ew Martin Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Ew Martin Lake Dam last inspected?

Ew Martin Lake Dam was last inspected on May 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.