Connelly Dam, located in Jackson County, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation along the Horsepasture River.
Wind
Humidity
The dam stands at a structural height of 30 feet and is classified as an earth dam. Despite its recreational purpose, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition as of June 2020.
With no state regulation or permitting required, Connelly Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications or improvements in recent years, and its last inspection in June 2020 revealed a need for maintenance. The surrounding community of Fairfield Development relies on the dam for recreational activities, but the potential risks associated with its condition warrant attention and potential mitigation measures in the future.
River Or Stream |
Horsepasture River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ralph Andrews County Park
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Van Hook Glade
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Van Hook Glade Campground
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Bearcamp Creek Campsite
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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
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Buck Fields
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Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver