Welcome to Alabama's Freshwater Coast

Current Lake Level:

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Alabama Power holds a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to operate Martin Dam. The current license stipulates levels at which Alabama Power must hold the water in the lake throughout the year: 491 mean sea level feet in the summer and 484 mean sea level feet in the winter. One thing that is important to note is that this year the lake level was lowered an additional 3 feet in order to comply with Alabama Power’s license with FERC.  The license was renewed back in 2015-and the updated license says that once every six years, Alabama Power is required to lower the winter operating water level 3 feet below the normal level of 484 feet. This extra 3 feet of drawdown allows more access to the lakebed, and gives residents a chance to complete construction projects and maintenance on shoreline structures.  However, on February 18, 2022, the levels started slowly being raised to Summer Pool levels. You can always see the current lake level at anytime on the Alabama Power website.

Weather:

Lake Martin Weather

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Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA)

Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) is an active member-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting Lake Martin and the adjacent areas. LMRA has been working to better the lake community since its organization in 1970.

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For more information on Lake Martin, including reservoir and dam facts and regularly updated blog articles, visit the Shorelines website.