Troiano Dam

Troiano Dam is an earth dam located in Culpeper County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Troiano Dam

The primary purpose of Troiano Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Troiano Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-mountain Run.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCulpeper
River/StreamTr-mountain Run
Coordinates38.47810, -78.09870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage168 acre-ft
Max Storage168 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTroiano Homeowners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA047022
Federal IDVA047022
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams