Gary Miller Dam

TR-BIG BRANCH· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1998· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Gary Miller Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC)
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDSC02761

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: July 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

GARY D MILLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gary Miller Dam?

Gary 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 Gary Miller Dam?

Gary Miller Dam is owned by GARY D MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gary Miller Dam built?

Gary Miller Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Gary Miller Dam?

Gary Miller Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gary Miller Dam?

Gary Miller Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Gary Miller Dam last inspected?

Gary Miller Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. 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.