Gladys Meador Hoover Dam
Key Takeaway
Gladys Meador Hoover Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA019055 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Glad Acres Llc;Gladys Meador Hoover
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gladys Meador Hoover Dam?
Gladys Meador Hoover Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gladys Meador Hoover Dam?
Gladys Meador Hoover Dam is owned by Glad Acres Llc;Gladys Meador Hoover (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Gladys Meador Hoover Dam?
Gladys Meador Hoover Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.