Stroobants Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Stroobants Dam, located in Bedford, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 34 feet with a length of 323 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 255 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 17.9 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment as of January 2016, the dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure public safety.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Stroobants Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. The dam is situated in the Norfolk District and falls under the jurisdiction of Representative Ben Cline (R). While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its location in a drainage area of 1.6 square miles highlights its importance in water resource management within the region.

Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Stroobants Dam an intriguing structure with its recreational focus and potential impact on downstream areas. With its significant storage capacity and hazard potential, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and monitoring in safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring sustainable water resource management in Virginia.

Dam Length

323

Dam Height

34

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17.9

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

1.6

Nid Storage

255

Structural Height

34

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

34
       
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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.