Murphy Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Hampshire
CountyCoos
Nearest CityPITTSBURG
River/StreamCONNECTICUT RIVER
Coordinates45.04621, -71.38165

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length2,200 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage132,000 acre-ft
Max Storage132,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage99,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,895 acres
Drainage Area170 sq mi
Max Discharge74,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNH DES WATER DIVISION
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNH00185
Federal IDNH00185
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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