Murray

SOUTH CLEAR CREEK-TR· Clear Creek, Colorado· Built 1904· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Murray is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.7% in CO)
Dam Length196 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge45 cfs
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)
NID IDCO02138

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 28, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR

Ownership

XCEL ENERGY

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Murray?

Murray 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 Murray?

Murray is owned by XCEL ENERGY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Murray built?

Murray was completed in 1904, making it 122 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Murray?

Murray has a dam height of 11 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 Murray last inspected?

Murray was last inspected on August 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.