Moores Lake Dam
Moores Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Kent County, Delaware, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Moores Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Moores 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 Deldot;dnrec Dfw (state). It impounds the Isaac Branch near Dover.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 446 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2024.
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Location
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Nearest City | Dover |
| River/Stream | Isaac Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.12609, -75.51846 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 446 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 317 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,057 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DELDOT;DNREC DFW |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | DE00032 |
| Federal ID | DE00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |