Hulen/Murphy Dam

Iowa, Des Moines County, TR-SPRING CREEK

Location

StateIowa
CountyDes Moines
RiverTR-SPRING CREEK
Coordinates40.75960, -91.15520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length369 ft
NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDr C Hulen & LV Murphy

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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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