Lake Miller Dam

TR-TOOLS FORK· Pickens, South Carolina· 27 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Miller Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
NID IDSCD5033

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 7, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ARVID AARTUN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Miller Dam?

Lake Miller Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Miller Dam?

Lake Miller Dam is owned by ARVID AARTUN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Miller Dam?

Lake 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.

How tall is Lake Miller Dam?

Lake Miller Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Lake Miller Dam last inspected?

Lake Miller Dam was last inspected on October 7, 2022. 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.