C W Murphy Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pounders Dam Ms06145 Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
C W Murphy Pond Dam, located in Itawamba, Mississippi, stands as a testament to private ownership and stewardship of water resources for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This Earth dam with a buttress core type reaches a height of 12 feet, offering a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, it also serves as a regulated structure under the supervision of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam at C W Murphy Pond is categorized with a moderate risk level, indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With a spillway type classified as uncontrolled, it is essential to ensure that the structure is regularly inspected and that emergency action plans are in place. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dams like C W Murphy Pond Dam sheds light on the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in managing water resources effectively.
Dam Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Bull Mountain Creek At Tremont
|
90cfs |
Cummings Creek Nr Fulton
|
43cfs |
Tombigbee River Nr Fulton
|
180cfs |
Bear Creek Near Red Bay
|
454cfs |
Red Bud Creek Nr Moores Mill
|
12cfs |
Buttahatchee River Below Hamilton Al
|
181cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
C W Murphy Pond Dam