Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moore Lake Dam, located in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, serves as a vital infrastructure for the Westmoreland Subdivision area.


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Summary

This earth dam, completed in 1950, stands at a structural height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, providing recreational opportunities for the community. With a normal storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 53 acre-feet, the dam offers a surface area of 5 acres for leisure activities such as fishing and boating.

Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Moore Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The last inspection conducted in September 2014 deemed the dam's condition as "Not Rated," emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and maintenance. With a maximum discharge capacity of 180 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and mitigating flood risks along the Ticer Creek-Tr.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the significance of dams like Moore Lake Dam in providing recreational opportunities and flood protection cannot be overstated. With a focus on safety and sustainability, ongoing efforts to assess and manage risks associated with the dam will be essential in ensuring the long-term resilience of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Length

270

River Or Stream

Ticer Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

53

Structural Height

22

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

22
       
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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.