Miller Estate Farm Pond West is a privately owned dam located in Hanley Falls, Minnesota, along the Yellow Medicine River. Designed by NRCS, this buttress dam stands at 26 feet high and spans 415 feet in length, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 5 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

The dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in February 2017. Inspections are conducted every 8 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While no emergency action plan (EAP) is currently in place, the dam has state regulation and enforcement measures in effect, with inspections carried out by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) to maintain compliance with safety standards.

Located within the Omaha District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Miller Estate Farm Pond West serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control and water management in Lincoln County, Minnesota. With its strategic location along the Yellow Medicine River and its role in reducing flood risks, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.