Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Moore Lake Dam, located in Batesville, Mississippi, was completed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, is owned privately and regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. Designed by USDA NRCS, the dam controls Big Spring Creek and is classified as having a low hazard potential.
Despite its low hazard potential, Moore Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with environmental standards. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated locks. While its condition is currently not rated, it has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, indicating a need for some risk management measures. Overall, Moore Lake Dam offers a recreational oasis in Marshall County, Mississippi, while also serving as a vital component of water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
BIG SPRING CREEK -OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little Tallahatchie River At Etta
|
156cfs |
Yocona River Nr Oxford
|
96cfs |
Coldwater River Nr Olive Branch
|
104cfs |
Wolf River At Lagrange
|
227cfs |
Wolf River At Rossville
|
497cfs |
Hotopha Creek Nr Batesville
|
13cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Moore Lake Dam