Collier Dam
Collier Dam is an earth dam located in Montague County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Collier Dam
The primary purpose of Collier Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Tommy Collier (private). It impounds the Clear Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 224 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 214 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montague |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.58879, -97.67753 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 224 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 214 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | TOMMY COLLIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06767 |
| Federal ID | TX06767 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |