Moore Pond dam
Moore Pond
Moore Pond is a privately owned earth dam located in Carter County, Oklahoma. Built in 1976 by the USDA NRCS, this structure serves as a vital water resource for the area, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second. The dam is situated on the TR-Washita River and is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, ensuring its compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols.
The dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 670 feet, with a controlled spillway and a single valve outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, Moore Pond is subject to a very high risk assessment due to its location and structural characteristics. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, it undergoes inspection every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. Overall, Moore Pond plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure in addressing environmental challenges.
As a key feature in the Fort Worth District landscape, Moore Pond's primary purpose goes beyond water storage, serving as a valuable asset for environmental conservation and flood control. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts between the Natural Resources Conservation Service and local agencies to manage water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Moore Pond play a crucial role in adapting to these challenges and mitigating risks associated with extreme weather events.
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 Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Washita River Near Dickson | 400 cfs | → |
| Pennington Creek Near Reagan | 15 cfs | → |
| Rock Creek At Sulphur | 13 cfs | → |
| Blue River Near Connerville | 92 cfs | → |
| Red River Near Gainesville | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Near Courtney | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Pond.
Boat launches
- Guy Sandy Road Murray County
- Mountain Lake Road Carter County
- Lake Road Marshall County
- Paw Paw Creek Road Grayson County
- Grayson County
Track Moore Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Moore Pond
Where does the data for Moore Pond 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 Pond.