Collins Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Collins Lake Dam, located in Howard County, Missouri, was completed in 1950 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet with a normal storage of 100 acre-feet. The dam is primarily owned by a private entity with no state regulation or permitting required.

This low hazard potential dam on Hurricane Creek offers recreational opportunities in addition to its primary functions. With a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 210 square miles, Collins Lake Dam provides a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. Despite its unlisted foundation type and lack of recent condition assessments, the dam continues to provide valuable benefits to the surrounding community.

For those interested in water resource management and climate resilience, Collins Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure that contributes to local water supply and recreational activities. While it may not be under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam's low hazard potential and historical significance make it a noteworthy feature in the Kansas City District. As efforts to ensure dam safety and emergency preparedness increase, Collins Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in rural settings like Boonville, Missouri.

Year Completed

1950

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-HURRICANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Drainage Area

210

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.