Connellee Dam
Connellee Dam is an earth dam located in Richmond County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Connellee Dam
The primary purpose of Connellee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gruver Robert H & Elsie C Trustees;gruver Robert H & Elsie C Trustees (private). It impounds the Muddy Run.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond |
| River/Stream | Muddy Run |
| Coordinates | 38.00050, -76.77280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gruver Robert H & Elsie C Trustees;Gruver Robert H & Elsie C Trustees |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA159009 |
| Federal ID | VA159009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |