Lake Murray dam
Lake Murray
Lake Murray, located in Love, Oklahoma, is a picturesque reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation. Constructed in 1937 by the State of Oklahoma, this earth dam stands at a height of 74 feet and spans 3200 feet in length. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 270,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5728 acres, making it a popular destination for water enthusiasts and climate lovers alike.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Lake Murray is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and functionality. The reservoir is fed by Anadarche Creek and serves as a vital source of water for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Lake Murray is equipped with a controlled spillway and a single outlet valve to manage water levels and mitigate any potential risks.
Despite being last inspected in 2010 and not having a current condition assessment, Lake Murray remains a beloved destination for outdoor activities and water recreation. With Tom Cole (R) as the Congressional Representative for the area, the reservoir continues to be a focal point for conservation efforts and environmental awareness in the region. So, whether you're a water resource enthusiast or a climate advocate, Lake Murray offers a unique blend of natural beauty and man-made engineering worth exploring.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Murray -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 509 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 421 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 2 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Gainesville | 4 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 16 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Murray.
Boat launches
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
Track Lake Murray in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Murray
Where does the data for Lake Murray come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low 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 above 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 dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Murray.