Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Moore Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Mark Reed (private). It impounds the Long Creek near Arden.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/14/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Arden |
| River/Stream | Long Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.47090, -82.56980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mark Reed |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01912 |
| Federal ID | NC01912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |