Martin Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Martin Dam, located in Buckingham, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring state inspection, enforcement, and permitting.

Situated on the TR-Green Creek river or stream, Martin Dam serves as a vital resource for water management in the area. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's hazard potential is undetermined. Emergency action plans and risk assessments are yet to be determined, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this crucial water resource infrastructure.

Overall, Martin Dam plays a key role in supporting fire protection, livestock, and recreational activities in the region. With its strategic location and state-regulated status, this earth dam underscores the significance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against potential risks and emergencies.

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-GREEN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

19

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

19
       
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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.