Murphy Dam
Murphy Dam is an earth dam located in Anderson County, Texas, built in 1956. 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 Hh Murphy Et Ux (private). It impounds the Tr-saddler Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-saddler Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.57766, -95.43412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HH MURPHY ET UX |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00137 |
| Federal ID | TX00137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |