Ra Murphy Dam

Jackson, Oregon· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Ra Murphy Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.8% in OR)
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
NID IDOR04001

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: December 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

REID & ANNE MURPHY: ROGUE RIVER WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSE ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ra Murphy Dam?

Ra 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 Ra Murphy Dam?

Ra Murphy Dam is owned by REID & ANNE MURPHY: ROGUE RIVER WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSE ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Ra Murphy Dam?

Ra Murphy Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Ra Murphy Dam last inspected?

Ra Murphy Dam was last inspected on December 9, 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.