Gordon F. Moore Park Dam
Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | FOREST HOMES |
| River/Stream | TRIB WEST FORK WOOD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.90379, -90.11688 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,035 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF ALTON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |