Miller Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Miller Pond Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, was completed in 1962 and stands at a height of 20 feet with a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet.
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Summary
The primary purpose of this earth dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is for recreation, serving the Lee Pond Environs area. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment score, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety.
Despite being privately owned, Miller Pond Dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permits for operation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, contributing to its recreational function. Situated within the Charleston District, the dam's surrounding area boasts a surface area of 25 acres and a drainage area of 745 square miles. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Miller Pond Dam a fascinating structure in Georgia, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water storage for the Lee Pond Environs. With its earth dam construction and low hazard potential, the dam presents a moderate risk but receives regular inspections to ensure its integrity. As a privately owned facility, the dam operates without state regulation, providing a unique insight into water management practices in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
745 |
Nid Storage |
270 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
557cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
|
458cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
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7cfs |
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
|
7320cfs |
Savannah River Near Clyo
|
6820cfs |
Ebenezer Creek At Springfield
|
12cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 Pond Dam