V. Miller No.2
V. Miller No.2 is an earth dam located in Ziebach County, South Dakota, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About V. Miller No.2
The primary purpose of V. Miller No.2 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 Vera Miller (private). It impounds the Tr. Of Flint Rock Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Ziebach |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr. Of Flint Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.13666, -101.97166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,029 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | VERA MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00319 |
| Federal ID | SD00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |