Moore Dam
Moore Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Tennessee, built in 2023. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Moore Dam
The primary purpose of Moore 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 private-owned.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2023, the structure is relatively new.
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 | Tennessee |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Rossville |
| Coordinates | 35.06458, -89.46950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 2023 (3 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN04746 |
| Federal ID | TN04746 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |