Meyerton Dam
Meyerton Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Meyerton Dam
The primary purpose of Meyerton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walnut Grove Farm, Llc. (private). It impounds the Fox Branch.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 344 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Fox Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.09700, -78.02220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 344 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walnut Grove Farm, LLC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109019 |
| Federal ID | VA109019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |