Murphy Dam
Oregon — Malheur County — BENDIRE CREEK
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| River | BENDIRE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.98606, -118.09191 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,203 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | July 21, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JAMES F. MURPHY |
| Other Name | None |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.