Moores Creek Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockbridge |
| Nearest City | Lexington |
| River/Stream | Moore Creek - VAHU6 JU83 North Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74730, -79.64620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 853 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 853 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Lexington;City of Lexington;City of Lexington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |