Miller Dam
Miller Dam is an earth dam located in San Saba County, Texas, built in 1914. 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 Richard Miller (private). It impounds the Tr-colorado River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 11/21/1973. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | San Saba |
| River/Stream | Tr-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.33234, -98.66776 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00345 |
| Federal ID | TX00345 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |