Moore Pond

TR-WASHITA RIVER· Carter, Oklahoma· Built 1976· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Moore Pond is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 43% in OK)
Dam Length670 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Max Discharge600 cfs
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDOK12877

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 23, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

BETTY SUE MOORE C/O JO DUDLEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moore Pond?

Moore Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Moore Pond?

Moore Pond is owned by BETTY SUE MOORE C/O JO DUDLEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moore Pond built?

Moore Pond was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Moore Pond?

Moore Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moore Pond?

Moore Pond has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Moore Pond last inspected?

Moore Pond was last inspected on June 23, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.