Martin's Landing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin's Landing Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 85% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 885 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,933 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2012 |
| NID ID | GA01499 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Martin's Landing Foundation Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin's Landing Lake Dam?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Martin's Landing Lake Dam?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam is owned by Martin's Landing Foundation Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin's Landing Lake Dam built?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Martin's Landing Lake Dam?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Martin's Landing Lake Dam?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Martin's Landing Lake Dam last inspected?
Martin's Landing Lake Dam was last inspected on February 4, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.