Melton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marion County, Georgia, built in 1964. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 420 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Melton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Melton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Melton, Woodrow (private). It impounds the Unknown near Buena Vista.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Buena Vista |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.37694, -84.54278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Melton, Woodrow |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02679 |
| Federal ID | GA02679 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |