Dams in Richmond County, Virginia
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Richmond County, Virginia
Richmond County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Richmond County is 136 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is France Dam at 43 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garland Millpond Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Connellee Dam | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | |
| France Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 43 | ||
| Huggins Dam 1 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 29 | ||
| Huggins Dam 2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 26 | ||
| Huggins Dam 3 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 19 | ||
| Deland Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Irrigation | |
| Marshall Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| Omohundra Millpond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| Mt. Airy Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | |
| Lanier-davis Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 10 | Other |