Melton Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyFremont
Nearest CityHAMBURG
River/StreamTR-NISHNABOTNA RIVER
Coordinates40.60950, -95.60330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length349 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerErma K Melton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/10/1964
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA00384
Federal IDIA00384
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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