Mcmillan
Mcmillan is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcmillan
The primary purpose of Mcmillan is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ed Leigh Mcmillan (private). It impounds the Little Juniper Creek near Brewton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Brewton |
| River/Stream | Little Juniper Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.23000, -87.07000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ED LEIGH MCMILLAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00085 |
| Federal ID | AL00085 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |