Miller Creek Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kaymoore Dam Sabrina Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Miller Creek Dam, located in Arcadia, North Carolina, serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.
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Summary
The dam, situated along the UT to Miller Creek, is owned by an undisclosed entity and is not regulated by the state. Despite its lack of state jurisdiction, the dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. With a significant hazard potential, Miller Creek Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management in Davidson County.
While specific details about the dam's design and specifications are not provided, its primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatile role in water resource management. The dam type and height are not specified, but the last inspection in February 2021 reported that the dam's condition was not rated. This suggests that further assessments and potential risk management measures may be necessary to ensure the dam's continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Overall, Miller Creek Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the broader water resource management system of North Carolina. With its significant hazard potential and undefined condition assessment, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial to safeguarding the dam's effectiveness in mitigating flooding and ensuring reliable water supply for the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Miller Creek Dam presents an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
River Or Stream |
UT to Miller Creek |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
|
1290cfs |
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
|
26cfs |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1090cfs |
East Fork Deep River Near High Point
|
4cfs |
Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge
|
8cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
15cfs |
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 Creek Dam