Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Moore Lake Dam, located in Camden, Missouri, serves as a crucial structure for debris control, recreation, and water supply purposes.


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Summary

Built in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its emergency action plan status remains unknown.

Situated on TR-Murphy Creek, Moore Lake Dam's primary owner is private, with no state jurisdiction or regulation. The dam's design features a buttress core type with an unlisted/unknown foundation. It spans a surface area of 2 acres and drains an area of 18 square miles. While the dam has not been inspected in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness measures, it continues to play a vital role in managing water resources in the region.

With its strategic location and multi-purpose design, Moore Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, it's imperative to monitor and address any potential risks associated with the dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the protection of valuable water sources in the area.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-MURPHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Drainage Area

18

Nid Storage

32

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.