A. A. Miller Dam
Key Takeaway
A. A. Miller Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01206 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
STATE OF ALA.
State Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of A. A. Miller Dam?
A. A. Miller Dam 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 A. A. Miller Dam?
A. A. Miller Dam is owned by STATE OF ALA. (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was A. A. Miller Dam built?
A. A. Miller Dam was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 A. A. Miller Dam?
A. A. Miller Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.