Moore Dam is an earth dam located in Okaloosa County, Florida, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 480 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Moore Dam
The primary purpose of Moore Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gene Moore (private). It impounds the Reedy Creek near Milligan.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/16/1996. That was over 30 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Nearest City | Milligan |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.88758, -86.59866 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 848 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gene Moore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00462 |
| Federal ID | FL00462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |