H W Moore Lake Dam
H W Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Alabama, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About H W Moore Lake Dam
The primary purpose of H W Moore Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H W Moore (private). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek Offstream near White Ramon Church.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | White Ramon Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek Offstream |
| Coordinates | 32.01667, -86.66000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 947 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H W MOORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01730 |
| Federal ID | AL01730 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |