John Martin Dam - Fort Lyon Protective Works
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Bent |
| Nearest City | LAMAR |
| River/Stream | ARKANSAS |
| Coordinates | 38.07233, -103.12903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,024 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 608,245 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 608,245 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,590 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18,130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 639,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Albuquerque District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |