Stroobants Dam

Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 34 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stroobants Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	34 ft (taller than 78.3% in VA)
Dam Length	323 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	255 acre-ft

Surface Area	18 acres
Drainage Area	2 sq mi
NID ID	VA019083

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: January 21, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Maria H. Stroobants

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stroobants Dam?

Stroobants Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stroobants Dam?

Stroobants Dam is owned by Maria H. Stroobants (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stroobants Dam?

Stroobants Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Stroobants Dam?

Stroobants Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Stroobants Dam last inspected?

Stroobants Dam was last inspected on January 21, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.