Miller Dam
Miller Dam is a dam located in Franklin County, Kansas, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Dam 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 Ottawa, City Of (local government). It impounds the Marais Des Cygnes River near Ottawa.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Kansas |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Ottawa |
| River/Stream | Marais Des Cygnes River |
| Coordinates | 38.59007, -95.42023 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | OTTAWA, CITY OF |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS02475 |
| Federal ID | KS02475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |