Murray Lake Dam

North Carolina — Nash County — Turkey Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyNash
RiverTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.86570, -78.17790

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 2, 2014
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1770
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRaymond L Perry

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in North Carolina