Miller Brothers Dam Number Three dam
Miller Brothers Dam Number Three
Miller Brothers Dam Number Three, located in Perry County, Alabama, was completed in 1978 and serves as a vital fish and wildlife pond. Designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 1500 feet, providing a storage capacity of 226 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife habitats, with a normal storage capacity of 123 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Miller Brothers Dam Number Three plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway, 50 feet in width, and has a maximum discharge capacity of 683 cubic feet per second. Despite not being under state jurisdiction, the dam is still an essential structure for maintaining ecological balance in Chilachee Creek and supporting the local ecosystem.
As a privately owned structure, Miller Brothers Dam Number Three stands as a testament to the collaboration between private entities and government agencies in conserving natural resources. With its focus on fish and wildlife conservation, this dam highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices for the benefit of both the environment and the community.
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 Brothers Dam Number Three -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahaba River Near Marion Junction Al | 749 cfs | → |
| Tombigbee R At Demopolis L&D Near Coatopa | 2,730 cfs | → |
| Pine Barren Creek Near Snow Hill | 29 cfs | → |
| Mulberry Creek At Jones Al | 110 cfs | → |
| Black Warrior River At Selden L & D Near Eutaw | 263 cfs | → |
| Bassett Creek At Us Highway 43 Nr Thomasville | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Brothers Dam Number Three.
Boat launches
- Chilatchee Park Road Wilcox County
- Gees Bend Park Wilcox County
- Wilcox County
- Roland Cooper Boat Ramp
- Highway 183, Marion
- Belmont Park
Campgrounds
- East Bank/Millers Ferry
- Chilatchee Creek
- Chickasaw State Park
- Elm Bluff - William Dannelly Reservoir
- Roland Cooper State Park
- Lock 5
Fishing spots
Track Miller Brothers Dam Number Three in the Snoflo app
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About Miller Brothers Dam Number Three
Where does the data for Miller Brothers Dam Number Three 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 Brothers Dam Number Three.