Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Haralson County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
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 Baxter, Wanda (private). It impounds the Unknown near Temple.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 10/04/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Haralson |
| Nearest City | Temple |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.73969, -85.06433 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Baxter, Wanda |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02046 |
| Federal ID | GA02046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |