Miller Brothers Dam Number Three is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Miller Brothers Dam Number Three
The primary purpose of Miller Brothers Dam Number Three is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Miller Brothers (private). It impounds the Chilachee Ck near St Hwy 66 Central Mills West.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | St Hwy 66 Central Mills West |
| River/Stream | Chilachee Ck |
| Coordinates | 32.35000, -87.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Miller Brothers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01630 |
| Federal ID | AL01630 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |