Hubbard Murphee Structure Y-17a-72 Dam

Mississippi — Tallahatchie County — MURPHREE CREEK

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTallahatchie
RiverMURPHREE CREEK
Coordinates33.94668, -90.06976

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length525 ft
NID Storage416 acre-ft
Max Storage416 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerROBERT SALMON
Other NameFox Dam

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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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