Melody Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Melody Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05179 |
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
M LANGSTON
Private
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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 M LANGSTON (Private). 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 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Melody Lake Dam?
Melody Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.