Mcconnell Dam
Mcconnell Dam is an earth dam located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mcconnell Dam
The primary purpose of Mcconnell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mcconnell Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the W. Branch Rocky River near Cornelius.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 153 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | Cornelius |
| River/Stream | W. Branch Rocky River |
| Coordinates | 35.48950, -80.82380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 153 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | McConnell Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04827 |
| Federal ID | NC04827 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |