Melrose Mountain Dam #1
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Valhalla |
| River/Stream | UT to Big Falls Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.20580, -82.29400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRM Property Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |