Collins Company Lower Dam
Key Takeaway
Collins Company Lower Dam is classified as significant hazard in Connecticut. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 90.4% in CT) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 360 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33,000 cfs |
| NID ID | CT00380 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CONNECTICUT DEEP
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Collins Company Lower Dam?
Collins Company Lower Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Collins Company Lower Dam?
Collins Company Lower Dam is owned by CONNECTICUT DEEP (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Collins Company Lower Dam?
Collins Company Lower Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Collins Company Lower Dam?
Collins Company Lower Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Collins Company Lower Dam last inspected?
Collins Company Lower Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.