Moore Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 Robert H. Moore (private). It impounds the Mcguff Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/26/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Mcguff Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.59570, -79.55000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert H. Moore |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143023 |
| Federal ID | VA143023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |