Millers Creek Dam
Millers Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Baylor County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Millers Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Millers Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by North Cent Tex Mwa Et Al (local government). It impounds the Millers Creek.
The dam stands 75 feet tall and stretches 9,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,882 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 228 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/02/2023.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Baylor |
| River/Stream | Millers Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.42134, -99.36607 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29,171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,882 acres |
| Drainage Area | 228 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NORTH CENT TEX MWA ET AL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01029 |
| Federal ID | TX01029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |