Miller Dam
Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Oregon, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Miller Dam
The primary purpose of Miller Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Circle Bar Investments (private). It impounds the Bridge Creek, West & Spring Branch near Mitchell.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Bridge Creek, West & Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 44.54224, -120.32484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CIRCLE BAR INVESTMENTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02409 |
| Federal ID | OR02409 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |