Melody Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Melody Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01647 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Melody Lakes Ranch Club Association Harris County Board of Commissioners Mr. Jesse B. Petty, Sr. and Ms. Karen D. Serrano Donnie & Melonie Bailey William G. Nolan, Jr.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Melody Lake Dam?
Melody Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Melody Lake Dam?
Melody Lake Dam is owned by Melody Lakes Ranch Club Association Harris County Board of Commissioners Mr. Jesse B. Petty, Sr. and Ms. Karen D. Serrano Donnie & Melonie Bailey William G. Nolan, Jr. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Melody Lake Dam built?
Melody Lake Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Melody Lake Dam?
Melody Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Melody Lake Dam?
Melody Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Melody Lake Dam last inspected?
Melody Lake Dam was last inspected on March 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.