Miller Dam
Miller Dam is a dam located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Miller Dam
The primary purpose of 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 Eddie And Susan Miller (private). It impounds the West Red Bluff Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | West Red Bluff Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06366, -99.84655 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EDDIE AND SUSAN MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OK30267 |
| Federal ID | OK30267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |