Miller+Sons Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Grant Dam Miller Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Rutledge, Missouri, the Miller+Sons Lake Dam is a private earth dam constructed in 1958 for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 10 feet and a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, the dam also serves recreational activities on its 17-acre surface area. Situated on the TR-North Fabius River, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. With no state regulation or inspection, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unclear. The surrounding community may benefit from updated information to ensure the safety and sustainability of the Miller+Sons Lake Dam for both irrigation and recreational purposes.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FABIUS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
35 |
Nid Storage |
91 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
10 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Des Moines River At Keosauqua
|
1800cfs |
Fox River At Bloomfield
|
7cfs |
Chariton River At Livonia
|
45cfs |
Fox River At Wayland
|
8cfs |
Chariton River At Novinger
|
86cfs |
Des Moines River At St. Francisville
|
1620cfs |
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+Sons Lake Dam