Don Miller Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Dam 30-9-6w Kreutz Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Don Miller Dam, located in Hamilton County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources.
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Summary
Completed in 1982, this earth dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER. With a height of 15 feet and a length of 275 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its safety and functionality. The last inspection was conducted in April 2019, with no major issues reported. While no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared to date, the dam continues to meet regulatory guidelines and operate efficiently. Owned by a private entity, Don Miller Dam remains an essential component of the local water resource management infrastructure in Nebraska.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
275 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-W FK BIG BLUE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1.4 |
Nid Storage |
78 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
Don Miller Dam