Murphy Park Dam – Taylor TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 34.783 W 097° 24.692
14R E 652315 N 3384100
Murphy Park has a nice recreational lake thanks to FDR's Work Progress Administration in 1936.
Waymark Code: WM1517V
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Arch hollow type dam holds water that is used for recreational fishing (bank only). Was unable to determine if this lake is also a source of water for the City of Taylor.
Waterway where the dam is located: Bull Creek

Main use of the Water Dam: Recreation Area

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Date built: 01/01/1936

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: no

Height of Dam: Not listed
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