Collins is a gravity dam located in Hampden County, Massachusetts, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Collins
The primary purpose of Collins is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Dichotomy Capital LLC (private). It impounds the Chicopee River near Ludlow.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 378 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 682 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Hampden |
| Nearest City | Ludlow |
| River/Stream | Chicopee River |
| Coordinates | 42.15690, -72.42270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 682 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Dichotomy Capital LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MA83013 |
| Federal ID | MA83013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |