Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel reservoir
Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel
Lake Murphy is a shallow lake located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, close to Bayou Sorrel. The lake's hydrology is primarily influenced by the Atchafalaya River and the Bayou Sorrel Canal. The Atchafalaya River provides the majority of the surface flow while the Bayou Sorrel Canal provides a secondary source of water. The lake's water level is also affected by precipitation, with snowpack providing a significant contribution during the winter months. In terms of history, the lake was created in the mid-20th century as part of a flood control project. Today, Lake Murphy is used primarily for agricultural purposes, such as rice farming, and fishing. Recreational activities are limited due to the lake's shallow depth and lack of amenities.
Daily levels at Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Teche At Adeline Bridge Near Jeanerette | 678 cfs | → |
| Charenton Drainage Canal At Baldwin | 7,760 cfs | → |
| Bayou Lafourche Sw Of Donaldsonville | 576 cfs | → |
| Byu Lafourche @ Donaldsonville | 505 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Baton Rouge | 651,000 cfs | → |
| Wax Lake Outlet At Calumet | 152,000 cfs | → |
About Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel
Where does the data for Lake Murphy Near Bayou Sorrel come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.