Martin Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Martin Lake Dam, located in Jack, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1964 for fire protection and stock purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is for fire protection and stock, it also serves as a small fish pond. Despite its age, the dam is currently rated as having a high risk potential, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity.
Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Martin Lake Dam does not feature a spillway and has not been modified since its completion. The dam's condition is currently unrated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan in place. Although the hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is considered high. With no regulatory agency overseeing its maintenance and enforcement, the responsibility falls on the private owner to ensure the safety and stability of the dam for the surrounding community and environment.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Martin Lake Dam an intriguing structure due to its unique design as an earth dam with buttress core types. The dam's location near TR-NORTH CREEK provides a crucial water resource for the area, with a normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. Despite its age and potential risks, the dam continues to serve its primary purposes while posing challenges for ensuring its long-term safety and effectiveness in protecting the local ecosystem and community.
Year Completed |
1964 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
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1cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
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27cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City
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1cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
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8cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Martin Lake Dam
Lost Ck Res Nr Jacksboro