Melrose Mountain Dam #2

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyPolk
Nearest CityValhalla
River/StreamUT to Big Falls Creek
Coordinates35.20840, -82.29460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage157 acre-ft
Max Storage157 acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMRM Property Owners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00309
Federal IDNC00309
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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