Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond dam
Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond
The Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond in Birminghamport, Alabama, is a crucial piece of infrastructure owned by a public utility. This gravity dam, completed in 1977, serves as a water supply source along the TR-Locust Fork river. With a maximum storage capacity of 3,900 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 2,260 acre-feet, this structure plays a vital role in water resource management in Jefferson County.
Standing at a hydraulic height of 70 feet and a structural height of 82 feet, the Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Despite lacking detailed information on surface area and drainage area, this dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 10,900 cubic feet per second. With its primary purpose being water supply, this structure is a key component in ensuring water availability for the surrounding community.
While the Miller Steam Plant Water Storage Pond may not be as large or well-known as other dams, its importance in water resource management cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like this will play an increasingly critical role in ensuring a reliable water supply for both human consumption and environmental health in the region.
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 Water Storage Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Fork At Sayre | 297 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Fork At Cordova Al | 362 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 | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Steam Plant Water Storage 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
- Lock 15 Road 12701, Tuscaloosa County
Campgrounds
Track Miller Steam Plant Water Storage 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 Water Storage Pond
Where does the data for Miller Steam Plant Water Storage 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 Water Storage Pond.