Collier Dam dam
Collier Dam
Located in Montague, Texas, the Collier Dam stands as a testament to engineering innovation and environmental stewardship. Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this private-owned structure serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock management, and small fish pond maintenance along Clear Creek. With a dam height of 33 feet and a length of 224 feet, the Collier Dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its age, the Collier Dam remains in good condition and has not been rated for hazard potential. While it lacks a spillway, the dam's design and construction have withstood the test of time. With a risk assessment rating of 'High (2)', there is a recognition of the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. As a key feature in the local landscape, the Collier Dam represents a harmonious balance between human needs and nature's resilience.
As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, the Collier Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in water management. With the support of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and state regulatory agencies, the dam stands as a symbol of collaboration and stewardship. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike can appreciate the Collier Dam's legacy and its ongoing contribution to sustainable water management practices in Texas.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Collier Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 480 cfs | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Collier Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Runaway Bay Marina
Campgrounds
- Pelham City Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Tadra Point
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
Fishing spots
Track Collier Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Collier Dam
Where does the data for Collier Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Collier Dam.