J.c. Murphey Lake Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| River/Stream | RINER HOUSEWORTH DITCH |
| Coordinates | 40.97412, -87.51869 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,805 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,805 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,621 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |