Moose Lodge Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Windemere Dam Price Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Moose Lodge Dam, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure on Horsepen Creek that serves primarily for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This earth dam has a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a structural height of 27.2 feet, with a capacity to store up to 38 acre-feet of water. The dam spans 400 feet in length and covers a surface area of 3.5 acres, with a drainage area of 234 square miles.
Despite its recreational significance, Moose Lodge Dam poses a high hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition as of the last inspection in January 2021. While it is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not available, raising questions about its readiness for potential incidents.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Moose Lodge Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational structure with significant potential risks. Its location in Guilford County, North Carolina, on Horsepen Creek adds to its appeal for those interested in the intersection of water management, dam safety, and environmental conservation. As efforts to assess and manage the dam's hazards continue, there is a compelling narrative unfolding around the balance between recreation, safety, and environmental stewardship at Moose Lodge Dam.
Dam Length |
400 |
River Or Stream |
Horsepen Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
234 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
27.2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Moose Lodge Dam