Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moore Lake Dam, also known as Hamilton Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Temple, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1975, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene setting for visitors to enjoy the surrounding area. Standing at a height of 29.2 feet, with a hydraulic height of 24.6 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 24 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 54 acre-feet.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, it undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its stability and safety. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with moderate risk assessment assigned to it. Despite being managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Moore Lake Dam does not fall under state regulation or permitting, making it a unique and somewhat independent water resource in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure in Georgia.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

29.2

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

24.6

Nid Storage

54

Structural Height

24.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.