Troy Town Reservoir Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Troy Town Reservoir Dam #1 is a concrete dam located in Capelsie, North Carolina, on Denson Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1932, the dam serves as a critical water supply source for the local community, with a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet and a surface area of 9 acres. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 18 feet, providing essential water resources for the region.

Despite being state regulated and inspected, the dam's hazard potential is considered significant, with a fair condition assessment as of May 2013. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and there are no outlet gates or associated structures. While the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) or undergone a risk assessment, it plays a vital role in water management and climate resilience in Montgomery County.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics of Troy Town Reservoir Dam #1 highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring critical infrastructure to ensure community safety and water security. With its historical significance and essential role in water supply, the dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water resources, climate adaptation, and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Denson Creek

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

16896

Nid Storage

57

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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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.