Miller Brothers Dam Number Three Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pearce #1 Lake Jamie Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Miller Brothers Dam Number Three, located in Perry County, Alabama, was completed in 1978 and serves as a vital fish and wildlife pond.
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Summary
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.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
1500 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
CHILACHEE CK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
226 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Miller Brothers Dam Number Three