Meyerton Dam dam
Meyerton Dam
Meyerton Dam, located in Louisa, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam that spans 700 feet in length and stands at a height of 29 feet. The dam, situated on the Fox Branch river, serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering visitors a beautiful spot for leisure activities such as fishing and boating. With a storage capacity of 344 acre-feet, Meyerton Dam provides a tranquil setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the natural surroundings.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Meyerton Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated" and the hazard potential is labeled as "Undetermined," regular inspections are carried out to monitor the structure's integrity. Additionally, emergency action plans may be in place, although details regarding their preparation and review dates are not specified in the data.
For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Meyerton Dam offers a valuable case study of a privately owned recreational structure in Virginia. The dam's location within the Baltimore District provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and environmental stewardship in ensuring the safety and functionality of water infrastructure. With its scenic surroundings and potential for outdoor activities, Meyerton Dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Meyerton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 226 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 461 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 57 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 532 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 170 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meyerton Dam.
Boat launches
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Moody Boat Launch
- Batzell Boat Launch
Track Meyerton Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Meyerton Dam
Where does the data for Meyerton Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Meyerton Dam.