Walter D. Miller Dam #1
Walter D. Miller Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Meade County, South Dakota, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Walter D. Miller Dam #1
The primary purpose of Walter D. Miller Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Walter D. Miller (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Elk Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Meade |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.16333, -102.83666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WALTER D. MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD01006 |
| Federal ID | SD01006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |