Verna Moore Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Carl Moore Lake Dam Gibson Dam
Last Updated: December 19, 2025
Verna Moore Dam, located in Ralls County, Missouri, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1974, the dam stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 21 feet. It has a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. The dam is situated on TR-SPENCER CREEK and is under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. It has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it has not undergone a recent inspection. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared for Verna Moore Dam, it still plays a crucial role in providing water resources for irrigation in the surrounding area.
Overall, Verna Moore Dam serves as an important infrastructure for water management in the region, showcasing the intersection of water resource utilization and climate considerations. As a privately owned dam, it highlights the diverse ownership structures involved in water infrastructure projects. With its historical completion in the 1970s, the dam continues to support agricultural activities and underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SPENCER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
310 |
Nid Storage |
95 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Verna Moore Dam