Murphy Dam
New Hampshire — Coos County — CONNECTICUT RIVER
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| River | CONNECTICUT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 45.04621, -71.38165 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Height | 106 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 132,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,895 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NH DES WATER DIVISION |
| Other Name | Lake Francis Dam |
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.