Moore Pond, also known as Cypress Lake Dam, is a private recreational water resource located in Bossier, Louisiana.
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The dam, completed in 1938, stands at 30 feet in height and spans 730 feet in length. Serving primarily for recreational purposes, Moore Pond offers a surface area of 74 acres and a normal storage capacity of 2066.4 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway width of 45 feet.
Managed by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Moore Pond has a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment. The dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in November 2017. With a moderate risk level assigned to it, the dam has no Emergency Action Plan prepared or inundation maps available. Despite being privately owned, Moore Pond contributes to the local ecosystem and offers recreational opportunities for visitors in the area.
Year Completed |
1938 |
Dam Length |
730 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
RED RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
74 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
2214 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
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|
55cfs |
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7140cfs |
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|
538cfs |
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|
205cfs |
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|
11cfs |
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|
358cfs |