Melody Lake Dam

Cortland County, New York (near Willet)

River/Stream: TR-WILLET CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Stone
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
120 ft
Reservoir Storage
620 acre-ft
Year Completed
1902
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,607 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-08-31

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00748
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.46889, -75.87750
Age
124 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.