Collins #2 Dam
Collins #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, Tennessee, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Collins #2 Dam
Collins #2 Dam is a dam in Davidson, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Wright, Amanda Snyder (private). It impounds the Trib-indian Creek near Dozier Hollow.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/2024.
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 Tennessee dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Dozier Hollow |
| River/Stream | Trib-indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.14222, -86.97861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Wright, Amanda Snyder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN03712 |
| Federal ID | TN03712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |