Murphy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Murphy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 117 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04613 |
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
Stepp, Ronald and Susanne
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Murphy Lake Dam?
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 Murphy Lake Dam?
Murphy Lake Dam is owned by Stepp, Ronald and Susanne (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Murphy Lake Dam built?
Murphy Lake Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Lake Dam?
Murphy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Murphy Lake Dam?
Murphy Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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.