Melody Lake Dam
Georgia — Newton County — WRIGHTS CREEK
Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| River | WRIGHTS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.59028, -83.77278 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| NID Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 506 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 1, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Melody Lake Association, Inc. |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.