Murphy Creek Dam

West Virginia — Lewis County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Coordinates39.02139, -80.55500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 15, 2015
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWACO OIL & GAS COMPANY

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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.

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