Ronald Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ronald Moore Lake Dam, also known as Moore Lake Dam #2, is a private dam located in Dade County, Georgia.


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Summary

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 22.5 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas.

Despite its low hazard potential, Ronald Moore Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted back in May 2003. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and while it is not regulated by the state, it is subject to periodic inspections. With a risk management plan in place and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam continues to provide recreational opportunities in the area while maintaining a cautious approach towards potential risks associated with its operation and maintenance.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Ronald Moore Lake Dam to be an intriguing structure, offering insights into the management and maintenance of private dams for recreational purposes. With its unique design characteristics and the surrounding natural environment in Dade County, Georgia, this dam serves as a focal point for conservation efforts and risk management strategies in the region. Despite its age and limited state oversight, the dam remains an integral part of the local landscape, providing both recreational benefits and potential challenges that require careful monitoring and assessment.

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

22.5

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

119

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.