Collins Dam 2 dam
Collins Dam 2
Collins Dam 2, located in Brock Crossroad, Florida, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. This earth dam has a height of 6 feet and a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area with vital water resources. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction, with regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement all conducted by the state of Florida.
With a hazard potential classified as high, Collins Dam 2 has been assessed to be in a satisfactory condition as of May 2014. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps remain unclear, suggesting potential areas of improvement in emergency preparedness. The dam, situated along the Brook Creek-Offstrea river or stream, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Collins Dam 2 to be a significant infrastructure contributing to irrigation in Washington County, Florida. The dam's location, dimensions, and storage capacity demonstrate its vital role in water management in the area. As a privately owned structure under state regulation, the dam presents a unique case study in balancing private ownership with public safety and environmental stewardship. Ongoing attention to risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and maintenance will be crucial to safeguarding the dam's functionality and ensuring the sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Collins Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holmes Creek At Vernon | 391 cfs | → |
| Bruce Creek At Sh 81 Nr Redbay | 23 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce | 3,250 cfs | → |
| Choctawhatchee River At Caryville | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Econfina Creek Near Bennett | 345 cfs | → |
| Wrights Creek At Sh 177-A Nr Bonifay | 89 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Collins Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Little River Road 3998, Chipley
- Cavalier Drive 3884, Chipley
- Gap Boulevard 1950, Chipley
- Washington Boulevard, Chipley
- Dead River Road 2207-2299, Ponce De Leon
- Thomas Road, Chipley
Campgrounds
- Sand Pond Recreation Area
- Pine Log State Forest
- Falling Waters State Park
- Panama City Css Military
- St. Andrews State Park
Fishing spots
Track Collins Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Collins Dam 2
Where does the data for Collins Dam 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Collins Dam 2.