Murphy Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOregon
CountyMalheur
Nearest CityJUNTURA
River/StreamBENDIRE CREEK
Coordinates43.98606, -118.09191

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,203 acre-ft
Max Storage1,203 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,203 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge760 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJAMES F. MURPHY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/21/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOR00194
Federal IDOR00194
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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