Moravian Camp Lake Dam

About Moravian Camp Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Moravian Camp Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laurel Ridge Camp Conference And Retreat Center (private). It impounds the Peak Creek near Transou.

The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 47 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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 12/07/2023.

At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.

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