Moore Dam
Moore Dam is an earth dam located in Catawba County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
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 Moore Beatty Investments, Llc (private). It impounds the Catawba River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. 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 12/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Catawba |
| River/Stream | Catawba River |
| Coordinates | 35.69900, -81.00230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Moore Beatty Investments, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02056 |
| Federal ID | NC02056 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |