Miller Dam; Rich
Key Takeaway
Miller Dam; Rich is classified as low hazard in North Dakota. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 63% in ND) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | ND01085 |
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
Rich Miller
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Miller Dam; Rich?
Miller Dam; Rich 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 Miller Dam; Rich?
Miller Dam; Rich is owned by Rich Miller (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Miller Dam; Rich built?
Miller Dam; Rich was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Miller Dam; Rich?
Miller Dam; Rich serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Miller Dam; Rich?
Miller Dam; Rich has a dam height of 19 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.