Martin Lake Dam dam
Martin Lake Dam
Martin Lake Dam in Clemmons, North Carolina, stands as a crucial structure for the region's water resource and climate management. Owned privately, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond, highlighting its importance in supporting local ecosystems. With a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 26 acre-feet.
Despite its significant role, Martin Lake Dam faces challenges in terms of hazard potential and structural condition. The dam's hazard potential is categorized as high, while its condition assessment is rated as poor. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed these issues, signaling a need for immediate attention and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and efficiency of the structure. As a key element in the region's water management system, addressing these concerns is crucial for maintaining the dam's functionality and safeguarding the surrounding areas.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts observe the status of Martin Lake Dam, there is a call for increased focus on its maintenance and potential improvements. With its location on Muddy Creek -Tr in Davidson County, North Carolina, the dam plays a vital role in supporting local wildlife habitats and water management efforts. By addressing the identified issues and implementing necessary risk management measures, stakeholders can work towards enhancing the dam's resilience and ensuring its continued contribution to the region's environmental well-being.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Martin Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yadkin River At Yadkin College | 876 cfs | → |
| Yadkin River At Enon | 670 cfs | → |
| Abbotts Creek At Lexington | 31 cfs | → |
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville | 74 cfs | → |
| Hunting Creek Near Harmony | 50 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Martin Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Thom-A-Lex Park
- Nc Highway 801 South 5877, Mocksville
- Trading Ford Way Davidson County
- Wildlife Rec Area Access Road 899, Davidson County
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Campground Trail Yadkin County
Campgrounds
- Tanglewood Park
- Oak Hollow City Campground
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Sunset Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Martin Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Martin Lake Dam
Where does the data for Martin Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Martin Lake Dam.