Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2, located in Montgomery, North Carolina, is a public utility structure built in 1956 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Situated on Hughes Creek, this earth dam stands at 25 feet high with a hydraulic height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 121 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 934 square miles, the dam serves as a vital resource for water supply and flood control in the region.

Maintained and regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 has been assessed to have a low hazard potential and fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2017. With a history of safe operation and minimal risk, this dam continues to offer recreational opportunities for the local community while contributing to the overall water resource management and environmental conservation efforts in the area. As a significant infrastructure asset, the dam underscores the importance of sustainable development and responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of changing climate patterns.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to recognize the role that structures like Troy Town Reservoir Dam #2 play in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our ecosystems. By understanding the design, function, and regulatory oversight of such dams, we can better appreciate the interconnectedness of water management, recreation, and environmental protection in safeguarding our natural resources for generations to come.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

1383

River Or Stream

Hughes Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

934

Nid Storage

121

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.