Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Carroll County, Georgia, built in 1993. 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 Carrollton Shm Real Estate Llc (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Carrollton.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 954 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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 11/02/2017.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Carrollton |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.57467, -85.02558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 954 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 954 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 726 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carrollton SHM Real Estate LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05316 |
| Federal ID | GA05316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |