Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
Nearest CityROSSER
River/StreamTR-TRINITY RIVER
Coordinates32.58706, -96.44128

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,926 acre-ft
Max Storage2,926 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,090 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge2,801 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNB HUNT RANCHES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/28/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03359
Federal IDTX03359
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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