Collins Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Collins Lake Dam, located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. The dam is primarily owned by a private entity and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection taking place in January 2001. The dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is no information available on whether it meets guidelines for such a plan. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, particularly for fire protection and recreational activities.

Overall, Collins Lake Dam is an essential structure in the region, providing valuable services to the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to keep an eye on the maintenance and condition of such dams to ensure they continue to serve their intended purposes effectively and safely.

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Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

12

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

17
       
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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.