Meador Dam is a dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height29 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Meador Dam
Meador Dam is a dam in Bedford, Virginia. The dam is owned by Arthur T Meador (private).
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 37.23030, -79.61550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Arthur T Meador |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019076 |
| Federal ID | VA019076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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