The dam has a height of 98 feet, and the expanded reservoir a capacity of 49,500 acre-feet.

The Moon Lake Monster, also known as "Moonie," is described as a black, bumpy creature resembling a log with a fin.

Witnesses have reported sightings, including an account of a large object following a boat, with water moving over what appeared to be scales.

[7] Another story involves the ghost of a young girl said to have drowned in the lake.

Witnesses describe her as appearing wet, with blue lips, before disappearing when approached.