Moore Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Moore Lake Dam, located in Ballinger, Texas, was completed in 1961 and serves as a critical water supply structure.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned by a private entity, stands at 23 feet in height and spans 1,090 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 285 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding area.

Despite its essential function, Moore Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and lacks a hazard potential evaluation. The dam is of Earth core type with a buttress foundation, and its spillway type is listed as "None." The risk assessment for this structure is marked as high, indicating the need for thorough monitoring and possible risk management measures.

With the absence of certain safety evaluations, such as an Emergency Action Plan and updated contact information, Moore Lake Dam presents a potential risk to the surrounding community in the event of a water-related emergency. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to advocate for regular inspections and maintenance of this dam to ensure its continued function and safety for the residents and environment it serves.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

1090

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-MESQUITE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

22

Hydraulic Height

23

Nid Storage

285

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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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.