Collins Dam
Collins Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Collins Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Collins, James B. , Et Al (private). It impounds the Doctors Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 301 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| River/Stream | Doctors Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.96390, -77.27450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Collins, James B. , et al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033015 |
| Federal ID | VA033015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |