Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam

Texas — Kaufman County — TR-TRINITY RIVER

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
RiverTR-TRINITY RIVER
Coordinates32.58706, -96.44128

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage2,926 acre-ft
Max Storage2,926 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNB HUNT RANCHES

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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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