Miller dam
Miller
Located in Yuba, California, the Miller Dam, also known as Miller Lake, serves as a crucial structure to mitigate flood risks along the Reed Creek. Constructed in 1955 by the USAF, this rockfill dam stands at 26 feet in height and spans 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. While primarily designed for flood risk reduction, the dam also provides recreational opportunities for the local community.
Managed and funded by the US Air Force, the Miller Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although its condition assessment is currently unavailable, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates function efficiently to manage potential overflow during periods of heavy rainfall.
With its strategic location at BEALE AFB and close proximity to Mount Diablo, the Miller Dam plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this structure stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
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 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,740 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 55 cfs | → |
| Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca | 248 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Bl Wilkins Slough Nr Grimes Ca | 4,960 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 732 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R A Verona Ca | 8,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller.
Boat launches
- Second Street 209, Yuba City
- Yuba County
- Garden Highway 5020, Yuba City
- Pennington Road 1100, Live Oak
- Levee Road Yuba County
- Butte County
Campgrounds
- Beale Afb Military
- Collins Lake Rv Park & Campground
- Live Oak Riverfront Park
- Nevada County Fairgrounds
- Hornswoggle Group Campground
- Bear River County Park
Fishing spots
- Englebright Lake
- Camp Far West Reservoir
- Merle Collins Reservoir
- Lake Of The Pines
- Lake Combie
- Pg&E Rock Creek Lake Fishing Access
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
- Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill To Yankee Jim)
- Yankee Jim Road To Ponderosa Way (Shirttail)
- Greenwood To Mammoth Bar
- One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
- One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
Track Miller 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
Where does the data for Miller 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.