Miller Lake Dam
Miller Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Lipscomb County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Miller Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Lake 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 Vera Miller (private). It impounds the First Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 387 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Texas |
| County | Lipscomb |
| River/Stream | First Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.34961, -100.48229 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VERA MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03908 |
| Federal ID | TX03908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |