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Martin is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Kremmling, Colorado, along the Muddy Creek-TR river. Completed in 1913, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 550 feet, providing a storage capacity of 277 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Martin is regulated and inspected by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. The dam has a controlled spillway width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 496 cubic feet per second. The last inspection was conducted in October 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 6 years.
Martin plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Martin serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in Colorado.
Year_Completed | 1913 |
Dam_Height | 23 |
River_Or_Stream | MUDDY CREEK-TR |
Dam_Length | 550 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 12 |
Hydraulic_Height | 23 |
Drainage_Area | 1 |
Nid_Storage | 277 |
Structural_Height | 23 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 23 |