Miller Dam 9242
Miller Dam 9242 is an earth dam located in Kearney County, Nebraska, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Miller Dam 9242
Miller Dam 9242 is a dam in Kearney, Nebraska. The dam is owned by Kathleen A Miller (private). It impounds the Tr-w Br Thompson Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/30/2023.
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Location
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Kearney |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-w Br Thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.35814, -98.96327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kathleen A Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NE09242 |
| Federal ID | NE09242 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |