The Miller Estate Farm Pond, located in HANLEY FALLS, Minnesota, is a privately owned water resource managed by the USDA NRCS. Built in 1975 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a structural height of 22 feet, with a total length of 435 feet. The pond serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, with a storage capacity of 31.6 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 15 feet.

Managed by the MNDNR EWR, the Miller Estate Farm Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Minnesota. With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2012, the pond is subject to regular inspections every four years to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the pond has a moderate risk assessment level of 3, indicating a manageable level of risk.

Overall, the Miller Estate Farm Pond plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area along the YELLOW MEDICINE RIVER-TR. As a privately owned water resource under state jurisdiction, it stands as a testament to successful collaboration between private landowners and government agencies in managing and maintaining essential water infrastructure for the community.