Gladman Miller Dam
Gladman Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Harlan County, Nebraska, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gladman Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Gladman Miller Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Tanner & Ashley Hays (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek near Naponee.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/22/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Harlan |
| Nearest City | Naponee |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.23429, -99.23770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Tanner & Ashley Hays |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE00494 |
| Federal ID | NE00494 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |