Miller Lake Dam dam
Miller Lake Dam
Miller Lake Dam, located in Weber, Arkansas, was completed in 1967 and is primarily used for recreation purposes. Owned privately, the dam was designed by the USDA NRCS and stands at a height of 23 feet, with a hydraulic height of 19 feet. The dam's reservoir has a storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 152 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an Earth type structure, with a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated".
Situated on the LITTLE LA GRUE BAYOU-TR river/stream, Miller Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Memphis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being a private dam, it is not regulated by the state and does not require permits or inspections. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 720 cubic feet per second and does not have a spillway. With a length of 616 feet, the dam provides a serene recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty of Arkansas's natural landscape.
Overall, Miller Lake Dam serves as a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking outdoor recreation in the picturesque surroundings of Arkansas. With its modest height and storage capacity, the dam offers a safe and enjoyable environment for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. While it may not be subject to extensive regulatory oversight, the dam continues to provide a valuable resource for the local community and remains a key feature in the region's water infrastructure.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Miller Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bartholomew At Garrett Bridge | 19 cfs | → |
| White River At Devalls Bluff | 13,200 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River At Clarksdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Bayou Bartholomew Near Mcgehee | 66 cfs | → |
| Big Sunflower River Nr Merigold | 338 cfs | → |
| Bayou Meto Near Lonoke | 228 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Merrisach Lake Park - Merrisach Lake
- Notrebes Bend
- Pendleton Bend
- Wilbur D Mills
- Rising Star
- Riverfront Rv Park
Fishing spots
Track Miller Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Miller Lake Dam
Where does the data for Miller Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Miller Lake Dam.