Collins Pond Dam
Collins Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Anson County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Collins Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James F Flake (private). It impounds the S. Fork Jones Creek near Wadesboro.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Anson |
| Nearest City | Wadesboro |
| River/Stream | S. Fork Jones Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.88150, -80.12730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James F Flake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01836 |
| Federal ID | NC01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |