Miller Pond Dam
Miller Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Owen County, Indiana, built in 1973. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Miller Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harry Miller (private).
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 393 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/21/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Coordinates | 39.28435, -86.80752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 393 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harry Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/21/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IN00200 |
| Federal ID | IN00200 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |