Location & Surroundings
Moores Lake Dam is a dam in Alabama, United States, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Calera, 6 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 1090 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Shelby County Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Moores Lake Dam is dam in Chilton County, Alabama, United States of America.
It is located in Chilton County, United States.
The elevation is around 171 metre.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Chilton County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 2' 48" N, 86° 45' 12" W
- Elevation 171 m (DEM: 175 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 49 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:17
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 27 min
Other dams nearby
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Weather in Moores Lake Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moores Lake Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 23.6 | 0.5 | 81 | 66 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.3 | 32 | 75 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 2.8 | 55 | 33 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 581.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 1.9 | 55 | 51 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 497.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.9 | 92 | 63 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.8 | 88 | 70 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.5 | 3.7 | 107 | 32 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 578.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 79 | 48 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 492.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.5 | 2.9 | 123 | 63 | 1,022.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.2 | 105 | 86 | 1,025.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 2.6 | 105 | 40 | 1,024.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 1.7 | 62 | 65 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 389.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 2.3 | 101 | 74 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moores Lake Dam?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Moores Lake Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 28m.
What is the local time in Moores Lake Dam?
Local time is 10:17. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Moores Lake Dam?
Moores Lake Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Moores Lake Dam?
Elevation about 171 m. DEM 175 m.
Where is Moores Lake Dam located?
It is at 33.04679, -86.75332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moores Lake Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry