Miller
Miller is an earth dam located in Platte County, Wyoming, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Miller
The primary purpose of Miller is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John R. Wilson (private). It impounds the Squaw Or Mcmurry Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Completed in 1967, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/06/2020.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| River/Stream | Squaw Or Mcmurry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.90330, -105.26390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 618 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN R. WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01764 |
| Federal ID | WY01764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |