Collins Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Collins Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Collins Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harold W. Collins, Sr. (private). It impounds the Tr-tear Wallet Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Tr-tear Wallet Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.47770, -78.25940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harold W. Collins, Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049003 |
| Federal ID | VA049003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |