Lake Murray Dam

Lake Murray Dam Quick Facts

Location: Love, Oklahoma
Coordinates: 34.033185, -97.071919
River: Anadarche Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1937
Dam Height: 74 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 3,200 ft (975 m)
Dam Capacity: 270,000 acre-ft (333,040 Ml)
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Lake Murray Dam Information

Lake Murray Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Lake Texoma, Love, Oklahoma.

The dam, which is on the Anadarche Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by STATE OF OKLAHOMA and commissioned in 1937 and is currently owned by DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM & RECREATION.

Lake Murray Dam Structure

The Lake Murray Dam is approximately 3,200 feet (975 m) long, 74 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Murray Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 153,250 acre-ft (189,031 Ml) and maximum capacity of 270,000 acre-ft (333,040 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 5,728 acres (2,318 ha) and the total catchment area is 54 square miles (140 square kilometres).

Lake Murray Dam Spillway

The dam has a 4 feet (1 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 33190 cubic feet per second (940 cubic metres per second).

Lake Murray Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Murray Dam
Love, Oklahoma
Height (ft)
74
Length (Ft)
3,200
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
270,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
54
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Murray Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lake Murray Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 22:17
Sunrise 06:52
Sunset 17:30
Temperature (°F) 55
Feels Like (°F) 54
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1017
Humidity (%) 80
Wind Speed (mph) 7
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lake Murray Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 49 69 65 1015 45 9 11 ESE 0 - clear sky
Thu 53 70 64 1019 76 14 33 E 100 3 moderate rain
Fri 59 66 65 1012 97 15 34 SE 100 31 heavy intensity rain
Sat 50 68 64 1014 42 11 18 W 80 - clear sky
Sun 52 70 66 1017 44 6 8 NNW 0 - clear sky
Mon 53 76 71 1013 50 9 15 SSW 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 56 75 69 1010 39 9 23 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 54 73 65 1016 38 22 41 NNW 82 0 light rain

Lake Murray Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Murray Dam?

Lake Murray Dam is in Oklahoma.

In which county is the Lake Murray Dam?

Lake Murray Dam is in Love County.

How high is the Lake Murray Dam?

Lake Murray Dam is 74 feet high.

How long is the Lake Murray Dam?

Lake Murray Dam is 3,200 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. 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

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, 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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