Swine Meyer Dam

TR-TERRAPIN CREEK· Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Swine Meyer Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.1% in VA)
Dam Length373 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA019016

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 9, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Gerald and Marcia Meyer

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Swine Meyer Dam?

Swine Meyer Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Swine Meyer Dam?

Swine Meyer Dam is owned by Gerald and Marcia Meyer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Swine Meyer Dam?

Swine Meyer Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Swine Meyer Dam?

Swine Meyer Dam has a dam height of 22 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.

When was Swine Meyer Dam last inspected?

Swine Meyer Dam was last inspected on June 9, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.