Collins Dam 2
Collins Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Florida. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Collins Dam 2
The primary purpose of Collins Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kenneth Brock (private). It impounds the Brook Creek-offstrea near Brock Crossroad.
The dam stands 6 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 83 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2014. That was 11 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Florida dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Brock Crossroad |
| River/Stream | Brook Creek-offstrea |
| Coordinates | 30.57778, -85.71861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 83 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENNETH BROCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL42001 |
| Federal ID | FL42001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |