Miller Estate Farm Pond West
Key Takeaway
Miller Estate Farm Pond West is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 74.2% in MN) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 330 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | MN01693 |
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
G.O. Miller Family Farms, LLC;Noyes, Becky
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Miller Estate Farm Pond West?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West 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 Estate Farm Pond West?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West is owned by G.O. Miller Family Farms, LLC;Noyes, Becky (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Miller Estate Farm Pond West built?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Estate Farm Pond West?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West 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 Miller Estate Farm Pond West?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West has a dam height of 26 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 Miller Estate Farm Pond West last inspected?
Miller Estate Farm Pond West was last inspected on May 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.