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Ew Martin Lake Dam, also known as C W Stewart Dam, is a private dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Constructed in 1973 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of debris control on the TR-Lake William C Bowen river. With a height of 29 feet and a length of 800 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres.
Managed by the SC DHEC and regulated by the state, Ew Martin Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2017. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam remains a crucial structure for debris control and recreation in the area. With a moderate risk assessment score, the dam poses some level of risk, prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
As a key feature in the region's water resource management, Ew Martin Lake Dam plays a vital role in flood control and recreational activities. With its historic significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure for both practical and leisure purposes in a sustainable manner.
Year_Completed | 1973 |
Dam_Height | 29 |
River_Or_Stream | TR-LAKE WILLIAM C BOWEN |
Dam_Length | 800 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 3 |
Nid_Storage | 35 |
Outlet_Gates | Uncontrolled |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 29 |
HENRY FORK NEAR HENRY RIVER | 125cfs |
SECOND BROAD RIVER NR LOGAN | 146cfs |
BEETREE CREEK NEAR SWANNANOA | 11cfs |
FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE | 2450cfs |
CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS | 247cfs |
MILLS RIVER NEAR MILLS RIVER | 191cfs |
NORTH FORK SWANNANOA RIVER NEAR WALKERTOWN | 51cfs |