Murphy James L Jr
Key Takeaway
Murphy James L Jr is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 11.5% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | OK12547 |
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
JAMES L MURPHY JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Murphy James L Jr?
Murphy James L Jr 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 James L Jr?
Murphy James L Jr is owned by JAMES L MURPHY JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murphy James L Jr built?
Murphy James L Jr was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 James L Jr?
Murphy James L Jr serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Murphy James L Jr?
Murphy James L Jr has a dam height of 20 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 Murphy James L Jr last inspected?
Murphy James L Jr was last inspected on May 18, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.