Murry
Murry is an earth dam located in Santa Clara County, California, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Murry
The primary purpose of Murry is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by California Department Of Parks And Recreation (state). It impounds the Mississippi Cr.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 715 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/24/2025.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| River/Stream | Mississippi Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.19720, -121.41930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01013 |
| Federal ID | CA01013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |