Moore Dam in Franklin, Virginia, is a private-owned earth dam with a height of 26.25 feet and a length of 310 feet.
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This dam serves multiple purposes, including water storage with a capacity of 24.05 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 16.3 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, with its condition not yet rated.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Moore Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its undetermined hazard potential, the dam has not been given a condition assessment rating. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are also unavailable, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of this critical water resource infrastructure.
Located in the Huntington District, Moore Dam's exact year of completion, spillway type, and other key details are not specified in the available data. With its primary purpose unidentified, the dam's significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region warrants further investigation and assessment to ensure its safety and operational efficiency for the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Length |
310 |
Dam Height |
26.25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.25 |
Nid Storage |
24.05 |
Structural Height |
26.25 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
26 |