Miller Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Miller Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,055 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03537 |
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
MILLER LAKE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Miller Lake Dam?
Miller Lake 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 Miller Lake Dam?
Miller Lake Dam is owned by MILLER LAKE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Miller Lake Dam built?
Miller Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Lake Dam?
Miller Lake 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 Miller Lake Dam?
Miller Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Lake Dam last inspected?
Miller Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 1983. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.