Moore Lake Dam dam
Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam, located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet. With a storage capacity of 630 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 960 cubic feet per second, this dam on Field Bayou provides crucial water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Moore Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam has not been inspected recently, and emergency action plans and risk assessments have not been completed. While the dam's primary purpose is irrigation, it also offers recreational benefits to the community. With its strategic location and significant water storage capacity, Moore Lake Dam is a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Though lacking in recent inspections and assessments, Moore Lake Dam remains a key structure for water management in Lafayette County. Its construction in 1971 has provided essential irrigation resources for the region, and its recreational opportunities add to its value. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for the maintenance and safety of Moore Lake Dam, its importance as a water management asset in Arkansas cannot be understated.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Moore Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Spring Bank | 4,680 cfs | → |
| Red River At Index | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Bayou Dorcheat Near Springhill | 31 cfs | → |
| Saline River Near Lockesburg | 17 cfs | → |
| Antoine River At Antoine | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Miller County
- Allen's Ferry Road 401, Hempstead County
- Us 71 Miller County
- Mercer Bayou Boat Ramp
- County Road 109 Miller County
Campgrounds
- Hervey Access Camping
- Fair City Rv Park
- Allens Ferry At Little River
- Four States Fairgrounds Rv
- Teague Lake Primitive
- Logoly State Park
Fishing spots
Track Moore Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moore Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moore Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Moore Lake Dam.