Jt Collins Dam
Key Takeaway
Jt Collins Dam is classified as low hazard in Kentucky. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 27% in KY) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | KY00559 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOYD AND SANDRA HALEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jt Collins Dam?
Jt Collins Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Jt Collins Dam?
Jt Collins Dam is owned by BOYD AND SANDRA HALEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jt Collins Dam built?
Jt Collins Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Jt Collins Dam?
Jt Collins 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 Jt Collins Dam?
Jt Collins Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Jt Collins Dam last inspected?
Jt Collins Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.