Moore dam
Moore
Moore, also known as the Thomas Enlargement, is a privately owned dam located in Kremmling, Colorado. Built in 1904 by designer Frank Huntington, this earth dam on Elliott Creek serves the primary purpose of irrigation. Standing at a height of 35 feet and with a length of 280 feet, Moore has a storage capacity of 241 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. The dam is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Moore poses a moderate risk that is managed through appropriate risk management measures.
The design of Moore includes a stone core supported by rock and soil foundations, with an uncontrolled spillway measuring 10 feet in width. Although the dam has not undergone any significant modifications over the years, it is equipped with outlet gates for water release when necessary. The last inspection conducted in October 2018 revealed the dam to be in fair condition, meeting regulatory guidelines and demonstrating a low hazard potential. The risk associated with Moore is considered moderate, with a risk assessment rating of 3, prompting the implementation of proper risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Moore presents an interesting case study of a historic dam with a focus on irrigation and regulatory compliance in the state of Colorado.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Near Kremmling | 299 cfs | → |
| Williams Fork Below Williams Fork Reservoir | 18 cfs | → |
| Williams Fork Near Parshall | 62 cfs | → |
| Muddy Crk Blw Wolford Mtn Reser. Nr Kremmling | 55 cfs | → |
| Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir | 63 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore.
Boat launches
- Confluence Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Co 9 Summit County
- Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
- State Bridge River Access
- State Bridge Boat Ramp
- Two Bridges Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Williams Fork Reservoir - Swa
- Willows
- Cow Creek North Campground
- Pumphouse
- Elliott Creek
- Elliott Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Williams Fork Reservoir
- Green Mountain Reservoir
- Wolford Mountain Reservoir
- Lower Cataract Lake
- Upper Cataract Lake
- Willow Creek Fishing Site
Paddle runs
Track Moore in the Snoflo app
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About Moore
Where does the data for Moore 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.