Troy Declares Emergency Over Dam Collapse

The Troy City Council has declared a state of emergency following a spillway collapse at the town’s 8.5-milliongallon reservoir.

More than half of the water was lost and a portion of the earthen dam was destroyed, threatening Troy’s drinking water.

Mayor Marie Vogel said the city must act quickly to correct the situation.

“There is still water for domestic use but we cannot have the rest of the dam blow; we would be in a serious situation for water.”

Engineers have determined the situation is not correctable without rebuilding the spillway and dam.