Meeks Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Adkins Dam Hammock Dam
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Meeks Dam, located in Franklin, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 39.5 feet and a storage capacity of 36.66 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, serves the primary purpose of water resource management. It is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that the structure meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Although the hazard potential of Meeks Dam is currently labeled as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment is 'Not Rated,' the dam remains under regular inspection with an annual frequency. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are yet to be assessed or implemented for this structure. Situated in the Norfolk District, Meeks Dam plays a crucial role in water management within the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining its integrity and ensuring its safety for both the environment and local communities.
Dam Length |
250 |
Dam Height |
39.5 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
39.5 |
Nid Storage |
36.66 |
Structural Height |
39.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Pigg River Near Sandy Level
|
176cfs |
Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount
|
65cfs |
Goose Creek Near Huddleston
|
53cfs |
Smith River At Bassett
|
98cfs |
Roanoke River At Altavista
|
651cfs |
Smith River At Martinsville
|
132cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Meeks Dam