Lake Martin Dam

St. Martin County, Louisiana (near Lafayette)

River/Stream: Vermilion River Offstream

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
26,996 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
22 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-02-29

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
LA00187
State
Louisiana (LA)
Coordinates
30.22200, -91.90600
Age
74 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.