Martin Dam, Alabama, USA

Quick Facts About Martin Dam

Location: Tallapoosa, Alabama

Coordinates: 32.680237, -85.910389

River: Tallapoosa River

Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric

Type: Gravity Earth

Commissioned: 1926

Dam Height: 168 ft (51 m)

Dam Length: 2,000 ft (610 m)

Dam Capacity: 1,622,000 acre-ft (2,000,705 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Fair

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Martin Dam Information

Martin Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 11 miles from Tallassee, Tallapoosa, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the Tallapoosa River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation, Water Supply and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by DIXIE CONSTRUCTION and commissioned in 1926 and is currently owned by Alabama Power Company.

Martin Dam Structure

The Martin Dam is approximately 2,000 feet (610 m) long, 168 feet (51 m) high and has a structural volume of 431,000 cubic yards (329,523 cubic metres).

Martin Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,622,000 acre-ft (2,000,705 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,622,000 acre-ft (2,000,705 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 40,000 acres (16,187 ha) and the total catchment area is 3,000 square miles (7,770 square kilometres).

Martin Dam Spillway

The dam has a 720 feet (219 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 302000 cubic feet per second (8552 cubic metres per second).

Martin Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Martin Dam Tallapoosa, Alabama	Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada	Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington	Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona	Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)	168	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	2,000	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	1,622,000	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)	3,000	167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

Martin Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Martin Dam

Parameter	Value
Current Time	23:28
Sunrise	06:54
Sunset	18:50
Temperature (°F)	72
Feels Like (°F)	73
Cloud Coverage (%)	23
Pressure (inHg)	1011
Humidity (%)	83
Wind Speed (mph)	10
Rain (mm)	0

7-Day Forecast for Martin Dam

Day	Min Temp (°F)	Max Temp (°F)	Feels Like (°F)	Pressure (inHg)	Humidity (%)	Wind Speed (mph)	Wind Gust (mph)	Wind Dir	Precip Prob (%)	Precip Volume (mm)
Today	57	78	74	1014	59	13	31	S	36	-
Sat	60	81	77	1007	47	23	51	SSE	100	4
Sun	49	72	69	1010	37	21	47	SSW	100	8
Mon	42	62	52	1023	29	13	30	NNW	0	-
Tue	42	72	68	1022	25	6	15	S	0	-
Wed	45	72	70	1016	46	13	27	SW	100	1
Thu	40	58	53	1023	24	12	29	NW	33	-
Fri	39	66	62	1021	27	12	29	SSW	0	-

Martin Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Martin Dam?

Martin Dam is in Alabama.

In which county is the Martin Dam?

Martin Dam is in Tallapoosa County.

How high is the Martin Dam?

Martin Dam is 168 feet high.

How long is the Martin Dam?

Martin Dam is 2,000 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams