Miller Dam is an earth dam located in Lawrence County, Tennessee, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 527 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Miller Dam
Miller Dam is a dam in Lawrence, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Miller, Kenneth L. (private). It impounds the Camp Branch near Barnesville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 527 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Barnesville |
| River/Stream | Camp Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.45444, -87.36694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Miller, Kenneth L. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN09907 |
| Federal ID | TN09907 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |