Don Miller Dam
Don Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Don Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Don Miller Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Russell D & Tara L Miller (private). It impounds the Tr-w Fk Big Blue River near Stockham.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 04/10/2019.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hamilton |
| Nearest City | Stockham |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Fk Big Blue River |
| Coordinates | 40.74234, -98.01262 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 378 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Russell D & Tara L Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE02179 |
| Federal ID | NE02179 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |