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F-6, also known as Collins Lake, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in French Lick, Indiana. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and was completed in 1965. With a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, Collins Lake serves to protect the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 50 feet, allows for a maximum discharge of 1105 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2006, Collins Lake poses a high hazard potential due to its proximity to the unnamed tributary of French Lick Creek. Regular inspections, conducted every two years, ensure the structural integrity of the dam and its ability to mitigate flood risks effectively.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Collins Lake remains a crucial component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Orange County, Indiana. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design and function of structures like Svcd F-6 is essential in managing and protecting our natural resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
405 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY FRENCH LICK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
186 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
Patoka River At Jasper
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284cfs |
East Fork White River At Shoals
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1530cfs |
Blue River At Fredericksburg
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104cfs |
East Fork White River Near Bedford
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1790cfs |
Middle Fork Anderson River At Bristow
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19cfs |
Blue River Near White Cloud
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303cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Springs Valley Rec Area
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Springs Valley Recreation Area
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Modern Campground
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Newton Stewart State Rec Area - Patoka Lake
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Fishermen's Campground
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