Miller Dam 1653

Miller Dam 1653 is an earth dam located in Polk County, Nebraska, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Miller Dam 1653

The primary purpose of Miller Dam 1653 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Maynard & Delores Miller (private). It impounds the Tr-lincoln Creek near Seward.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 214 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/25/2021.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNebraska
CountyPolk
Nearest CitySeward
River/StreamTr-lincoln Creek
Coordinates41.06270, -97.47473

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length214 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge90 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMaynard & Delores Miller
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNE01653
Federal IDNE01653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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