Collins Lake Dam
Collins Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Collins Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jeffrey R Collins (private). It impounds the South Deep Creek near Longtown.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 453 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yadkin |
| Nearest City | Longtown |
| River/Stream | South Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.14500, -80.80920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 453 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jeffrey R Collins |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04719 |
| Federal ID | NC04719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |