Mcmillan Reservoir Report
Nearby: W J Ellis Carter Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Mcmillan is a private water resource located in Escambia, Alabama, near the city of Brewton.
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Summary
Built in 1962, this recreational dam on Little Juniper Creek stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet. With a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet, Mcmillan offers a peaceful escape for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities such as fishing and boating.
Managed by the Mobile District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mcmillan has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite not being regularly inspected, the dam's primary purpose of recreation provides a valuable resource for the local community. With its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, Mcmillan serves as a vital water source for both wildlife and visitors seeking a tranquil retreat in nature.
While Mcmillan may not have a designated Emergency Action Plan or updated risk assessment, its role in providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem cannot be understated. As a privately owned structure, the dam on Little Juniper Creek stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate conservation, showcasing the importance of balancing human recreation with environmental stewardship in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water scarcity.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
480 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE JUNIPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Nid Storage |
167 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mcmillan