Murphy
Murphy is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Murphy
The primary purpose of Murphy is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louis Murphy (private). It impounds the Tr-watula Creek near None Within 10 Miles.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | None Within 10 Miles |
| River/Stream | Tr-watula Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.52000, -85.38000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 127 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LOUIS MURPHY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01717 |
| Federal ID | AL01717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |