V. Miller No.2 is an earth dam located in Ziebach County, South Dakota, built in 1946. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 440 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About V. Miller No.2
The primary purpose of V. Miller No.2 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Vera Miller (private). It impounds the Tr. of Flint Rock Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Ziebach |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr. of Flint Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.13666, -101.97166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,029 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Vera Miller |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00319 |
| Federal ID | SD00319 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |