Lake Martin

ALABAMA


Lake Level
490.18 FEET
6/1/2023
Full Pool: 491.0
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Horseshoe Bend NMP Creates Trail Detour

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park

Date: 4/19/2023

Horseshoe Bend National Military Park: Due to recent storm damage, we have temporarily rerouted a portion of the nature trail. Two bridges over stream crossings were damaged, making them unsafe to traverse until repaired. Until these bridges can be replaced, the nature trail will have a temporary detour onto the

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Timberline Glamping Expands to Wind Creek State Park at Lake Martin

LakeMartin.com

Date: 4/1/2023

The brand that brings glamping to the masses continues on its trek to help families, couples and solo travelers in the Southeastern U.S. camp with comfort and luxury. Timberline Glamping announces its newest location for its unique, one-of-a-kind glamping getaways. Beginning in April, glampers can enjoy luxury

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Downed Power Lines — Lake Martin Boaters Avoid Area

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

Date: 3/27/2023

At approximately 2 a.m. Monday, March 27, overhead power lines fail and are hanging just above the water’s surface on Lake Martin in between the Ridge Marina and Martin Dam in Elmore County. The repair time for the power lines is currently undetermined and all boaters are asked to avoid the area. Troopers with

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Water Resources Outlook (March 2023)

Todd Hamill

Date: 3/20/2023

Water Resources Outlook for March

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Walker County Public Fishing Lake Reopens March 1

AL Dept. of Conservation & Natural Resourses

Date: 2/28/2023

Walker County Public Fishing Lake will reopen on March 1, 2023, under the operation of new lake manager Sonny Posey. The lake had been temporarily closed during the transition of operations to the new lake manager. The lake is located at 4227 Walker County Lake Rd., in Jasper, Alabama. The facility features a 163

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• River: Tallapoosa River
• Length: 880 Miles
• Surface Area: 41,150 Acres
• Volume: 1,622,000 Acre Feet
• Drainage Area: 2,984 Square Miles
• Average Depth: 41 Feet
• Length: 31 Miles
Lake Martin is a man-made reservoir located in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties in Alabama on the Tallapoosa River. It was formed by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. The Martin Dam powerhouse is used to generate hydroelectric power for the Alabama Power Company. Construction on Martin Dam began in 1923 and was completed in 1926, creating what was at that time the largest man-made body of water in the world. Originally known as Cherokee Bluffs for the geological formation upon which it was built (which erroneously recognized the historic indigenous people of the area), the dam was renamed in 1936 in honor of Thomas Martin, the then-president of Alabama Power Company.

One of the largest man made lakes in the United States, Lake Martin is a popular recreation area for swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, and golfing. The Dixie Sailing Club operates on Lake Martin. Many waterfront neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on Lake Martin. The cities of Alexander City, Dadeville, and Eclectic are nearby.

Lake Martin hosts many events throughout the year, including fishing tournaments, a fireworks show on the Fourth of July, and the Alexander City Jazz Festival, an annual event every June in downtown Alexander City and at the Lake Martin Amphitheatre.

Lake Martin includes many popular attractions, including eagles nest, natural sand beaches, restaurants, camping areas and popular islands. The lake has several landmarks, such as the Kowaliga Bridge, and several marinas, but perhaps the most recognized landmark on the lake is Chimney Rock, a large rock formation that resembles a chimney. Chimney Rock is located several hundred yards away; the formation which most people call Chimney Rock is Acapulco Rock. The area was the Tallapoosa River gorge before Martin Dam was built, and the water is more than 150 feet deep. The spot is visited by thousands of boaters yearly, who park in front of "The Rock" to watch people climb up 60 feet and jump off into the water.

Lake Martin has become a weekend getaway for many of Birmingham, Montgomery and even Atlanta.

Alabama has a lake of a similar name, the Logan Martin Lake on the Coosa River, but Lake Martin and Logan Martin Lake are not part of the same river system.
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