Murphy Dam

Coos County, New Hampshire (near PITTSBURG)

River/Stream: CONNECTICUT RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
106 ft
Dam Length
2,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
132,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
74,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2022-06-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NH00185
State
New Hampshire (NH)
Coordinates
45.04621, -71.38165
Age
88 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.