About Us
Welcome to Lake Martin
Lake Martin Boaters™ was established by Jamie Burnett in 2019 as a way to connect the community online and on the water. What started as a small Facebook group grew to one of the largest social media presences for the Lake Martin area. It has become a resource for not only boating but all things Lake Martin.
We recently celebrated 5 years of Lake Martin Boaters, Here are a few of many things we’ve accomplished in the last 5 years…
- Over 40K Members
- Provide an interactive website for boaters with daily tracking of water levels and water temps. Interactive maps for our Marinas, restaurants, boat launches, islands, agents, vacation rentals and business sponsors. And a place to house all the info we have collected in an easy to use format. https://lakemartinboaters.com
- Share ALEA Marine Patrol Press Releases, Updates, stats and coordinate online safety Q & A sessions.
- Share Boating law proposals and highlight new laws with our State Representatives.
- We adopted an island! Community centered adoption and regular clean ups of Goat Island through the treasured Mile program.
- Where are we Wednesday off season posts on social media to share places around the lake so others can find them on their adventures. #WhereAreWeWednesday
- Established a newsletter for those who don’t use social media regularly.
- Plug Day countdown and annual Plug Day party to connect the community in person with trivia night and special Lake Martin guests and prizes from local businesses.
- First Responder Boat Parade in 2020 to thank our first responders during the pandemic and remember Trooper JR Southerland
- Started the Skeleton Cruise of participating homes during Halloween.
- Marty the escaped pirate from Pirate Island who escapes the island every year in October causes havoc around the lake to entertain our young boaters.
- Install the “boat tree” at Pennington Parks annual Christmas Tree Display in Dadeville every year.
- And lastly, provide a community group where we are centered around boating the place we love and looking out for each other.
Lake Martin is a reservoir, formed by the construction of Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River. Construction on Martin Dam began in 1923 and was completed in 1926. At the time of completion, Lake Martin the largest man-made body of water in the world. It was originally named Cherokee Bluffs and was renamed in 1936 after Thomas Martin, the president of Alabama Power.
The dam and lake are important economic and recreational centers for the state, providing boating, fishing, and other opportunities to visitors and 154,200 kilowatts of hydroelectric power.
The lake covers three counties in Alabama, Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa County. Lake Martin has become home and a weekend getaway for many families from around the South and all around the United States.
A popular boating destination, Lake Martin offers multiple Marinas, Islands, area attractions and restaurants to make a great home and vacation destination.
Elevation above sea level: 491 feet
Area: 41,150 acres
Shoreline: 880 miles
Length: 31 miles
Maximum depth at dam: 155 feet
Our Mission
To connect the boaters on Lake Martin, online and on the water for a safe and and enjoyable boating experience.
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Jamie Burnett
Founder Lake Martin Boaters™