National Dam Safety Program. Moores Lake Dam (MO 11173), Missouri - Kansas City River Basin, Boone County, Missouri. Phase I Inspection Report.
Abstract
Moores Lake dam is located in Boone County in the State of Missouri, and crosses an unnamed tributary of Bear Creek. The reservoir is used as a settling pond for the cinders and ash which are a by-product of the Municipal Power Plant. Originally, when the power plant was first put into operation, the lake was used as a source of cooling water for the plant, however, thIt is no longer the case. This is evidenced by the fact that a recreational platform still exists at the eastern edge of the lake. The top of dam has a grass cover which adequately protects the embankment material from surface erosion. The grass was mowed at the time of our inspection and, is mowed periodically. The irregularity in the top of dam is apparently due to the addition of on site spoils materials in the past and not due to settlements. Is is unknown whether or not the dam has ever been overtopped; however, no evidence was observed indicating that the dam had been overtopped. The upstream slope has no riprap protection and although the grass cover is dense, it has been eroded by wave action. Nearly vertical faces up to 3 feet high are exposed with a nearly horizontal bench at the water line. The material exposed on these faces is a low plasticity clay with a trace of gravels. The upstream slope also has medium-sized trees and large bushes growing on it.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA105015
Entities
People
- Walter G. Shifrin