Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, Missouri, built in 1973. 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 Lamar Moore (private). It impounds the Tr-mound Creek near Bedford.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 230 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Tr-mound Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.71908, -93.55267 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | LAMAR MOORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11693 |
| Federal ID | MO11693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |