Murphy Dam
Murphy Dam is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Murphy Dam
The primary purpose of Murphy Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James F. Murphy (private). It impounds the Bendire Creek near Juntura.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,203 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Juntura |
| River/Stream | Bendire Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.98606, -118.09191 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 760 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES F. MURPHY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00194 |
| Federal ID | OR00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |