Murray Lake Dam
Murray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Nash County, North Carolina, built in 1770. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Murray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Murray Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Raymond L Perry (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Wilson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1770, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/02/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Nash |
| Nearest City | Wilson |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.86570, -78.17790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1770 (256 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Raymond L Perry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00908 |
| Federal ID | NC00908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |