Collier Bertha

TR SLEEPING BEAR CR· Harper, Oklahoma· Built 1988· Earth· 33 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Collier Bertha is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 33 ft (taller than 68.1% in OK)
Dam Length164 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDOK21914

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 17, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TWILA MAE EDDINS-WORTHY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Collier Bertha?

Collier Bertha is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Collier Bertha?

Collier Bertha is owned by TWILA MAE EDDINS-WORTHY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Collier Bertha built?

Collier Bertha was completed in 1988, making it 38 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Collier Bertha?

Collier Bertha serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Collier Bertha?

Collier Bertha has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Collier Bertha last inspected?

Collier Bertha was last inspected on August 17, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.