Martin Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Martin is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Kremmling, Colorado, along the Muddy Creek-TR river.


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Summary

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 Length

550

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

MUDDY CREEK-TR

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
       
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Condition Assessment

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.