Baker Martin Dam
May 10, 2024
Baker Martin Dam, located in Menard, Texas, is a private dam with a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. The dam, designed as a Buttress type structure with a height of 6.3 meters and a length of 200 meters, provides a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite having a relatively small surface area of 9.88 acres and no spillway, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential due to its hazard level of 'Not Available' and a risk assessment rating of 2.
The dam, owned privately, is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state inspection or enforcement agency. The last inspection was conducted in October 2012, and the condition of the dam is not rated. Despite the lack of certain risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols, Baker Martin Dam serves as a noteworthy structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor, given its location in a region susceptible to extreme weather events and water scarcity challenges. While the dam's associated structures and modifications remain undisclosed, its significance in the local water management system cannot be overlooked.
| Dam_Height | 6.3 |
| River_Or_Stream | |
| Dam_Length | 200 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Buttress |
| Surface_Area | 9.88 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 6.3 |
| Nid_Storage | 53 |
| Structural_Height | 6.3 |
| Outlet_Gates | None - 1 |
| Hazard_Potential | Not Available |
| Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
| Nid_Height | 6 |
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