Melody Lake Dam

TURNER BROOK· Sullivan, New York· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Melody Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length192 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
NID IDNY00985

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 10, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

RELAXMOR COTTAGES INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 RELAXMOR COTTAGES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

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 10 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 June 10, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.