Murphy Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | PITTSBURG |
| River/Stream | CONNECTICUT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.04621, -71.38165 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,895 acres |
| Drainage Area | 170 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |