Murphy Lake Level Control Structure
Murphy Lake Level Control Structure is an earth dam located in Tuscola County, Michigan, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Murphy Lake Level Control Structure
The primary purpose of Murphy Lake Level Control Structure is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Olive Mutin (private). It impounds the Goodings Creek near Vassar.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 203 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Tuscola |
| Nearest City | Vassar |
| River/Stream | Goodings Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.30333, -83.47167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 203 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Olive Mutin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00382 |
| Federal ID | MI00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |