Melody Lake Dam
New York — Cortland County — TR-WILLET CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| River | TR-WILLET CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.46889, -75.87750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1902 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Stone |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MELODY LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Other Name | Ellis Lake |
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.