Moran Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Robert Horn Hazel Creek Dam
Last Updated: December 8, 2025
Moran Dam, located in Adair, Missouri, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Constructed in 2002 by the USDA NRCS, this private earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a hydraulic height of 28 feet. With a capacity of 29 acre-feet, the dam provides essential water storage for the area, covering a surface area of 4 acres and draining a 134-acre watershed.
Despite its low hazard potential, Moran Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management for the region. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates ensure proper water flow regulation, with a maximum discharge of 9.6 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Moran Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure that safeguards water availability for local communities and wildlife alike.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
310 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HAZEL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
134 |
Nid Storage |
29 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
33 |
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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.
Moran Dam