Miller Bros Dam #1

Miller Bros Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Miller Bros Dam #1

The primary purpose of Miller Bros Dam #1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Miller Brothers (private). It impounds the Tr-chilathchee Creek near Safford.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDallas
Nearest CitySafford
River/StreamTr-chilathchee Creek
Coordinates32.26667, -87.41666

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage266 acre-ft
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Normal Storage183 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerMILLER BROTHERS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02043
Federal IDAL02043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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