Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Oakland County, Michigan, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
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 Mdnr Parks & Recreation (state). It impounds the Pettibone Creek near Milford.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2017.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Oakland |
| Nearest City | Milford |
| River/Stream | Pettibone Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.60318, -83.60264 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MDNR Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00691 |
| Federal ID | MI00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |