Murray Lake Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
Nearest CityWilson
River/StreamTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.86570, -78.17790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length100 ft
Year Completed1770 (256 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRaymond L Perry
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/02/2014
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00908
Federal IDNC00908
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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