The Lower East Fork Laterals Murphy Lake Dam, located in Rosser, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and has a length of 2000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2926 acre-feet for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Situated on the Trinity River, the dam serves a drainage area of 4.33 square miles and has a surface area of 90 acres.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 239 feet and four uncontrolled outlet gates. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available, the risk assessment categorizes the structure as moderate. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2801 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 2013, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community and ecosystem it serves.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
90 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
4.33 |
Nid Storage |
2926 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Crandall
|
129cfs |
Kings Ck At Sh 34 Nr Kaufman
|
13cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Rosser
|
1360cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Forney
|
6120cfs |
E Fk Trinity Rv Blw Lk Ray Hubbard Nr Forney
|
75cfs |
Prairie Ck At Us Hwy 175
|
1cfs |