Miller Dam
Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Missouri, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Dam 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 Gene Miller (private). It impounds the Tr-tanyard Branch near Lousiana.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 85 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Lousiana |
| River/Stream | Tr-tanyard Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.44111, -91.11250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 154 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GENE MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11123 |
| Federal ID | MO11123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |