Melody Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyNewton
River/StreamWRIGHTS CREEK
Coordinates33.59028, -83.77278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,840 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage506 acre-ft
Max Storage506 acre-ft
Normal Storage262 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerMelody Lake Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/01/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA05153
Federal IDGA05153
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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