Murray
Murray is a gravity dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Murray
The primary purpose of Murray is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Price County (local government). It impounds the Elk.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 561 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 272 square miles. Completed in 1880, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Elk |
| Coordinates | 45.70358, -90.58274 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 561 acres |
| Drainage Area | 272 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Price County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00178 |
| Federal ID | WI00178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |