Rufus Moore Structure
Rufus Moore Structure is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rufus Moore Structure
The primary purpose of Rufus Moore Structure 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 Rufus Moore (private). It impounds the Tr-cahaba River near Marion Junction.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Marion Junction |
| River/Stream | Tr-cahaba River |
| Coordinates | 32.46667, -87.20000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 807 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RUFUS MOORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02049 |
| Federal ID | AL02049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |