Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Missouri, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moore Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moore Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Lester Moore (private). It impounds the Tr-town Branch.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 656 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 150 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-town Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.22757, -94.39376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 656 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 150 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LESTER MOORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11120 |
| Federal ID | MO11120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |