Melody Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| River/Stream | WRIGHTS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.59028, -83.77278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 280 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Melody Lake Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |