Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2
Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2
The primary purpose of Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Troy (local government). It impounds the Hughes Creek near Capelsie.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,383 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/12/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Capelsie |
| River/Stream | Hughes Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39120, -79.86840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,383 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 119 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Troy |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00475 |
| Federal ID | NC00475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |