Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond dam
Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond
The Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond, located in Jefferson County, Alabama, serves as a crucial water resource management system for the area. Owned by a public utility, this earth dam structure was completed in 1977 and has a maximum storage capacity of 9,500 acre-feet. The pond plays a vital role in managing water levels and ensuring a stable water supply for the surrounding community.
With a hydraulic height of 135 feet and a structural height of 158 feet, the Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 200 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the pond's condition assessment has not been rated, indicating a need for further evaluation and maintenance. The dam is situated along the TR-LOCUST FORK river/stream, highlighting its significance in the local hydrological system.
While the Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond has not been subject to state regulation or inspection, its presence as a water resource infrastructure underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and management. As climate change continues to impact water resources, enthusiasts and stakeholders in the field of water resource and climate management should pay close attention to the maintenance and upkeep of structures like the Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond to ensure the resilience and sustainability of water systems in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 297 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Docena | 35 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Republic | 27 cfs | → |
| Village Creek Near Pratt City | 34 cfs | → |
| Valley Creek Near Oak Grove Al | 147 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 362 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond.
Boat launches
- Dickey Camp Road Jefferson County
- Bevill Drive Cordova
- Highway 78 8090, Cordova
- Smith Lake Dam Road 8067-8697, Jasper
- Lick Creek Boat Ramp
- Terrace Drive Pelham
Campgrounds
Track Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond
Where does the data for Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Miller Steam Plant Ash Pond.