Living at Lake Martin
Lake Martin formed when Alabama Power completed Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River in 1926. The dam was first called Cherokee Bluffs and was renamed in 1936 for Thomas Martin, then president of Alabama Power. The lake runs about 31 miles, averages 41 feet deep and reaches about 155 feet near the old river gorge.
Life here is on the water: boating, fishing and swimming in the coves. Chimney Rock is a favorite gathering spot for boaters, and Wind Creek State Park near Alexander City has 586 campsites, a 210-foot fishing pier and miles of trails.
Homes at Lake Martin
The lake touches Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties, with Alexander City, Dadeville, Jackson's Gap and Eclectic nearby. Homes range from lake cottages to large waterfront homes with docks and boathouses, many tucked into deep, wooded coves. Alabama Power and Russell Lands own some of the shoreline.
Shannon at Lake Martin
Shannon has a home at Lake Martin, as well as one in Santa Rosa Beach. She is licensed in Alabama and Florida, and helps buyers and sellers at the lake and in nearby Montgomery, Pike Road, Prattville, Auburn and Opelika.
Questions about Lake Martin
How big is Lake Martin?
Lake Martin covers about 44,000 acres, with more than 700 miles of shoreline. It runs about 31 miles and is about 155 feet deep at its deepest.
When was Lake Martin built?
Alabama Power completed Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River in 1926, creating the lake.
What towns are near Lake Martin?
Alexander City, Dadeville, Jackson's Gap and Eclectic. The lake touches Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties.
Is there a real estate agent with a home on Lake Martin?
Shannon Baker, Broker Associate with The Agency | NW Florida Beaches, has a home at Lake Martin and is licensed in Alabama and Florida.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Lake Martin?
Shannon Baker, Broker Associate with The Agency | NW Florida Beaches, works with buyers and sellers in Lake Martin. She is licensed in Florida and Alabama and has more than $100 million in sales volume over the past five years. Call or text her at (850) 420-8678 or email shannon.baker@theagencyre.com.