Collier Lake Dam
Collier Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Collier Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Collier Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Collier Diamond C Ranch (private). It impounds the Henshaw Creek.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 774 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Henshaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.34678, -98.18266 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 774 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 237 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | COLLIER DIAMOND C RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05001 |
| Federal ID | TX05001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |