Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,801 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03359 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NB HUNT RANCHES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam is owned by NB HUNT RANCHES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam built?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam last inspected?
Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam was last inspected on May 28, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.