Town Center Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Town Center Dam in Loudoun, Virginia, is a private earth dam designed for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet with a length of 898 feet, this dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, contributing to the protection of the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.

Located along Cascade Parkway, Town Center Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community from the hazards of flooding, although its hazard potential is currently labeled as undetermined. The condition of the dam is not rated, and it has not undergone a recent condition assessment. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are not fully documented, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this vital infrastructure. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is imperative to stay informed about the state of dams like Town Center Dam to support sustainable water management and disaster prevention efforts in the region.

Dam Length

898

Dam Height

25

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.2

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

104

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

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.