Miller
Miller is an earth dam located in Adams County, Colorado, built in 2008. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Miller
The primary purpose of Miller 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 Denver Board Of Water Commissioners (public utility). It impounds the South Platte-tr near Commerence City.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 4,951 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,262 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, the structure is relatively new.
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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 03/23/2022.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Commerence City |
| River/Stream | South Platte-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.82252, -104.94830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,951 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,262 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DENVER BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02926 |
| Federal ID | CO02926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |