Collins
Collins is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Collins
The primary purpose of Collins is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs H.c. Collins (private). It impounds the Tr Ramar Creek near Sprague.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Sprague |
| River/Stream | Tr Ramar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11833, -86.26833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS H.C. COLLINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00458 |
| Federal ID | AL00458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |