Collins Lake Dam dam
Collins Lake Dam
Collins Lake Dam, located in Butts, Georgia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Built in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a length of 300 feet, holding a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a relatively safe structure, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
With a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a surface area of 9 acres, Collins Lake Dam serves as a popular spot for water enthusiasts in the area. While it is not regulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, providing natural flow control for the surrounding area.
Despite its simple design and lack of state permitting, Collins Lake Dam remains a vital part of the local landscape, offering recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Its location within the Mobile District and proximity to the Cong. Representative Jody B. Hice (R) further solidify its role as a key water resource in the region. As climate and water resource enthusiasts continue to monitor and appreciate this structure, its impact on the surrounding environment and community is sure to be a topic of interest for years to come.
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 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Pates Creek At Buster Lewis Rd Near Flippen | 10 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Honey Creek At Ga 212 | 8 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Lovejoy | 25 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Collins Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- West Mcintosh Road Spalding County
- Lakeshore Drive Henry County
- Burch Lake Road Fayette County
- Ellis Road Jasper County
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Newton Factory Shoals Rec Area
- Rush Creek Campground
- Gladesville Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Clayton County International Park
- Jester Creek
Track Collins Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Collins Lake Dam
Where does the data for Collins Lake Dam 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 Low 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 Lake Dam.