Moore Dam dam
Moore Dam
Moore Dam, located in Travis County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Pape Dawson Engineers for the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam on the TR-COLORADO RIVER stands at a height of 24 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 19 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 1.93 acres and has a drainage area of 0.24 square miles.
The dam, which was last inspected in May 2015 and assessed to be in fair condition in February 2016, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 68 feet. It has two uncontrolled outlet gates and a moderate hazard potential. The risk assessment for Moore Dam is categorized as a level 3, indicating moderate risk. The dam has been modified in 2014 for hydraulic purposes, and it is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Overall, Moore Dam plays a crucial role in irrigation and water supply in the region, contributing to the management of water resources in Travis County. With its strategic location on the Colorado River and its functional design, the dam serves as an essential infrastructure for sustainable water usage and agricultural activities in the area.
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 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Ck At Sh 71 Nr Oak Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Lost Ck Blvd Nr Austin | 9 cfs | → |
| Williamson Ck At Oak Hill | · | → |
| Slaughter Ck At Fm 1826 Nr Austin | · | → |
| Bull Ck At Loop 360 Nr Austin | 7 cfs | → |
| Barton Ck At Loop 360 | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moore Dam.
Boat launches
- South Quinlan Park Road 1501, Austin
- Low Water Crossing Road, Austin
- Mansfield Park Drive, Austin
- Pace Bend. Tatum Cove. Lake Travis
- Bar K Ranch Road 6701, Lago Vista
- Bullick Hollow Road 13601, Austin
Campgrounds
- Arkansas Bend - Lake Travis
- Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis
- Cypress Creek - Lake Travis
- Sandy Creek - Lake Travis
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park
- Muleshoe Bend - Lake Travis
Track Moore Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moore Dam
Where does the data for Moore 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 Not Available 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 Dam.