Murphy Dam
Key Takeaway
Murphy Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00137 |
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
HH MURPHY ET UX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Murphy Dam?
Murphy 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 Murphy Dam?
Murphy Dam is owned by HH MURPHY ET UX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murphy Dam built?
Murphy Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Murphy Dam?
Murphy Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Murphy Dam?
Murphy Dam has a dam height of 16 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.