Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake)
Key Takeaway
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.7% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,105 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00090 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SPRINGS VALLEY CONSERV. DIST.
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake)?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake)?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) is owned by SPRINGS VALLEY CONSERV. DIST. (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) built?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake)?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake)?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) has a dam height of 45 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 Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) last inspected?
Svcd Structure No. F-6 (Collins Lake) was last inspected on July 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.