Miller Bros Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 800 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 Bros Dam #1
The primary purpose of Miller Bros Dam #1 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 Tr-chilathchee Creek near Safford.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 266 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Safford |
| River/Stream | Tr-chilathchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.26667, -87.41666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 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 | AL02043 |
| Federal ID | AL02043 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |