Ruby Miller Dam
Ruby Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Allen Parish, Louisiana, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ruby Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Ruby Miller Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by William Miller (private). It impounds the Hickory Lake Creek near Reeves.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,335 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Allen |
| Nearest City | Reeves |
| River/Stream | Hickory Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.58697, -93.02291 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | William Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | LA00422 |
| Federal ID | LA00422 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |