LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (WSFA) - We’re getting close to that time of year for Lake Martin. It’s the annual drawdown, but this year the water will be lower than usual. Show Winter pool for Lake Martin is just around the corner, plenty of time for property owners to get their maintenance tools sharpened and ready to tidying their docks and decks. “This is a requirement by FERC, federal regulations per our license, and the purpose of it is to allow residents to perform shoreline maintenance,” said Alabama Power spokesman Anthony Cook. Alabama Power typically lowers the water level by seven feet, but this year, the company will drop it an additional three feet, a total of 10 feet away the shoreline. Dropping the water level by another three feet is done every six years. ‘”We want to make sure we communicate that it’s going to be three feet lower than normal during the winter,” said Cook. Drawing down a lake of this size won’t happen overnight. It is slow, methodical, a process that’ll take about a month. Lake Martin covers 44,000 acres. Now is the time for Lake Martin property owners to get those permits, which are required before any maintenance work is done. The drawdown begins Sept. 2 and will remain in winter pool status until mid-February. Cook says the drawdown is done with the environment in mind with no hard to fish or wildlife. Cook encourages Lake Martin property owners to check out Alabama Power’s website or simply call for additional information pertaining to shoreline maintenance. You can also call the local Shoreline Management Office at 256-825-0053. Copyright 2021 WSFA 12 News. All rights reserved. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown on Lake Martin in St. Martin Parish for nuisance aquatic vegetation control, organic reduction and fish habitat improvement. The drawdown is designed to reduce the amount of aquatic vegetation in the lake. The water control structure is scheduled to open on September 6, 2022, and the lake should dewater at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per day. The water will be lowered 2 to 3 feet
below normal pool stage. The Lake Martin control gates are scheduled for closure on December 31, 2022, to allow the lake to refill for winter and early spring recreational activities. The lake is scheduled to return to pool stage by January 31, 2023, by pumping in water from Ruth Canal. Filling the lake at this time will ensure adequate water levels for springtime spawning. During the drawdown, lake users are advised to use caution, as numerous obstructions normally not seen are present. While the drawdown may impact navigation in parts of the southern end of the lake for duck hunters in late fall and winter, it is anticipated that hunting and fishing on the majority of the lake will not be affected. The lake will not be closed to fishing during this time. This action is a necessary component of LDWF’s integrated management plan to control overabundant aquatic vegetation growth and to improve access for recreational activities. An annual cycle of high and low water
fluctuation can provide beneficial effects similar to a natural overflow lake system. For additional information regarding the drawdown, contact Daniel Hill, LDWF Biologist, at or (337) 735-8699. Featured Listings832 Hancel road $810,000WATERFRONT*Dream lake cabin on Lake Martin! Like new and mostly furnished 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths with office. Beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops and gas stove. Master suite on main with his and her closest's. LVP flooring throughout main floor. Indoor and outdoor fireplace's. Tankless hot water heater. Full length screen porch with barn doors. Easy walk to the boathouse. Boathouse offers storage and boat lift. New floating dock and seadoo port. Great location off Little Kowaliga. Come and See! Corner of CR 34 & Hwy 49 S $750,000COMMERCIAL* A RARE commercial opportunity at one of the busiest intersections around Lake Martin! Two parcels that offer 2.15 acres. This highly sought after location is on the corner of county road 34 and Hwy 49 South with over 500 feet of road frontage. Come and build your dream business! Call today!! 52 RIDGE CREST $519,000PENDING*WATERFRONT*Welcome to the Ridge! This beautiful Lake Martin lot offers breathtaking views! The perfect piece of land to build that dream basement home. It already has a beautiful concrete seawall in place with roughly 250 ft of waterfront. The Seller has a house plan ready for you! As a resident of the Ridge you'll have access to the Ridge Clubhouse with fitness center, tennis, swimming pools, children's play park and a Beach Park, a waterfront cabana on the beach, sidewalks, underground utilities, walking trails and a full service marina. Don't wait! Call for a private showing!
29 Winding Creek Rd $535,000SOLD*Beautiful brick home with updates in a most desirable neighborhood and five mins to hwy 280. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers 2 master suites, a bonus room, an unfinished basement and two car garage on main. The basement has 3rd garage, workshop and plenty of room to expand. Recent updates include paint, master bath, lighting, new appliances, new HVAC split unit for bonus room. Step outside to the most beautiful setting. A new 20x40 heated/cooled and lighted salt water swimming pool. Over two acres of lush yard with a fully stocked pond. Lots of open and covered deck space. Concrete circle drive and plenty room for parking. Comes with a transferrable home warranty good through April. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Call today! 103 BENNETT LN $749,900SOLD*WATERFRONT*This mostly furnished 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath lake cottage awaits you on Lake Martin! Lots of outdoor space with wrap around porch, boathouse with lift, SeaDoo port and sun deck. Master has its own covered porch with view. Good water tucked inside a cove, which is great for swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking. Beautiful hardwood flooring on the main floor, granite countertops, and wood ceiling in the kitchen. Check out the attached video to see how this lovely cove opens up to the beautiful waters of Sandy Creek. Close to Smith Mountain Fire Tower and Hiking trails. Less than 2.5 miles to Dare park with access to a boat ramp. Easy to get to with just 10 mins off Hwy 280. 315 Point Rd $765,000SOLD* Did you say you would love to have a cabin on Lake Martin off Kowaliga Bay with a boat house and deep water? Then you need to see this one! This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home comes mostly furnished and is full of character. Metal roof, sunroom and wood burning fireplace. Kitchen appliances just over a year old. There is a wet bar with ice maker and small drink refrigerator. Fairly new flooring and one of the bathrooms was recently renovated. It is beautifully landscaped with hardwoods and flowers and has some amazing views. Seawall is made of the the old stone. The boathouse offers lift and two seadoo lifts. Septic was redone in 2019. Boat and paddle boards can be included. This home has been loved by the same family close to 20 years! Don't miss out! Call today! 80 Stillwaters Grove $1,150,000SOLD* This recently remodeled lake home is mostly furnished and has plenty of room for everyone! It boast 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 5th bedroom/office and built in bunk beds. The kitchen is open to dining and great room with high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors and views of Lake Martin. Second family room on terrace level with walkout covered deck. Third garage which makes great boat storage. Outdoor fire pit, boardwalk and pier. Large lot with a canopy of hardwoods. Located just off the Blue Creek channel inside StillWaters Resort and at the end of a culdesac. StillWaters offers, golf, Coppers grill, tennis, swimming pool, daiquiri bar and full service marina. Its a golf cart friendly neighborhood with plenty to entertain the whole family. A must see! 160 WARRIOR LANE $345,000SOLD*WATER ACCESS* THIS ONE HAS IT ALL! HOUSE, POOL, GARAGE WITH WORKSHOP, LAND AND LAKE ACCESS! This lovely 4 bedroom, 2 bath home includes water access through McMillian Park inside Indian shores on Lake Martin. This property includes 4 parcels of land, a swimming pool, workshop/garage with half bath. https://indianshoreslakemartin.com/mcmillan-park McMillian park offers approximately 800' of shoreline, boat ramp, two piers, picnic tables and covered pavilion. 61 WILD CHERRY LANE $450,000SOLD*Beautiful one level customized home with 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths situated on two lots inside StillWaters Resort and at the end of a culdsac. Open floor plan and a dream kitchen with double ovens and a new refrigerator . 14' ceilings and two car garage. A stack stone wood burning fireplace. Large master with tray ceiling and huge walk in closet. Step outside in your own private oasis. Over an acre of flat yard that is very nicely landscaped. Outdoor storage building. Keep your boat at Harbor Point Marina and enjoy all Lake Martin has to offer. StillWaters Resort is a lifestyle worth exploring with tennis courts, golf course, swimming pool, Marina, Coppers Grill and Bluffs Daiquiri Bar. 494 Holly Ridge $2,295,000SOLD*This like new 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 half baths lake home was rebuilt in 2019. Being sold mostly furnished. Beautiful views from every room in the house. All windows have custom window treatments. Home offers westerly views. Flat point lot with over 180+ feet of waterfront. Rare double deck, covered boat house with two boat lifts and double sea doo ports. Great room and kitchen have shiplap wood walls and accent shiplap walls in basement, master and master bath. Inside gas fireplace and outdoor fire pit with flagstone patio and walkways. Kitchen offers double dishwashing drawers, microwave drawer, 6 burner gas stove with griddle and over sized refrigerator. Farm sink with second sink in Island for food preparation. Second family room and summer kitchen on terrace level. Main and upper floors are specialized character grade 5" white oak. Terrace level is LVP plank flooring. Lake storage room with flagstone walkway to the boathouse. Circle drive and two car garage. This home is a great home for any family! 258 Peninsula point $1,975,000SOLD*WATERFRONT* This Beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bath lake home is situated on a PENINSULA and is surrounded by MAJESTIC VIEWS. Master suite on upper level offers its own private balcony with bed swing, sunset views and accordion doors. Huge master bath with his and her closets. Second master on main with wet room. Open kitchen great room with fireplace. Terrace level offers second family room, bunk room and wet bar. Hardwood flooring throughout the home. Flagstone walkway, firepit and deep water boat slip with lift. Seller will consider a turn key package deal with furniture, boat and sea doos. Additional lot may be purchased for $475,000 per MLS. Call for more information! 574 COVE DRIVE $1,550,000SOLD*WATERFRONT*This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath with possible 5 bedroom/ bunk room lake home was architecturally designed by Larry Furlong. It is nestled in the lot perfectly and lends itself to be surrounded by beautiful lake views. Located just off big waters of Kowaliga Bay but in a protective wide cove. Two car garage, workshop, lakeside storage and boat house with lift and deep waters. Lots of entertainment space with covered porches and sundecks, outdoor kitchen and fire pit. Elevator shaft built in just incase you desire. The attention to detail to this home is incredible. The interior looks brand new and finished out with high quality throughout the home. This home offers too many features and so many customized details for a single description. How full is Lake Martin?Martin Lake: 76.4% full as of 2022-11-03.
What is full pool for Lake Martin?Most of the current technical Alabama Power papers refer to full pool as 491. However they also refer to full pool as 490 on their app – Alabama Power Shorelines. Full pool at 490 is what most everyone around here uses, so that's the unit of measure I use when I talk about full pool.
What is the lake level for Lake Martin Alabama?Lake Martin Water level is controlled by Alabama Power. The summer operating guide is 491′ and that drops to appx 484′ in the winter with the exception of dropping 10′ to 481′ every 6 years.
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