Moore Lake Dam dam
Moore Lake Dam
Moore Lake Dam, located in Dresden, Ohio, was completed in 1975 and is primarily used for recreation purposes. Managed by a private owner, with design by USDA NRCS, the dam stands at a height of 15.8 feet and has a length of 470 feet. With a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and covering an area of 11.4 acres, the dam is situated on a tributary to Wakatomika Creek.
Despite being categorized with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as fair in 2013. Regular inspections are conducted every five years, with the last inspection taking place in October 2018. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has uncontrolled outlet gates. The risk assessment for Moore Lake Dam is moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that requires attention and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Moore Lake Dam, its location in Coshocton County, Ohio, offers a glimpse into the management and regulation of dams in the state. With state jurisdiction and permitting in place, the Department of Natural Resources oversees the operation and enforcement of regulations for this earth dam. The dam's association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and its recreational purpose make it a focal point for understanding the intersection of water management, infrastructure, and environmental stewardship in the region.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Moore Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskingum River At Dresden Oh | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh | 43 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River Near Coshocton Oh | 4,080 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Coshocton Oh | 7 cfs | → |
| Licking River Near Newark Oh | 155 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- East Muskingum Avenue Dresden
- Summit Road Southeast Newark
- Buckhorn Drive 1160, Clark
- Morning Glory Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - North Salem Ramp
- Salt Fork State Park - Cabin Area
Campgrounds
- Colonial Campground
- Camp Falling Rock Boy Scout Reservation
- Forest Hills Lake Camp
- Camp Mohaven
- Lazy River At Granville
Fishing spots
Track Moore Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moore Lake Dam
Where does the data for Moore Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Moore Lake Dam.