Daddy Miller Spring Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wim-Wigor-Spring Clyde
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Daddy Miller Spring, also known as Daddy Miller Spring Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Osage County, Oklahoma.
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Summary
The spring feeds into Little Rock Creek and serves as a recreational area for visitors in the city of Fite. The dam, completed in 1970, is an earth structure standing at 27 feet tall and spanning 200 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet.
Managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Daddy Miller Spring is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the spring is considered to have a high risk due to its very high risk assessment score. With a controlled spillway and a valve outlet gate, the spring provides a serene environment for outdoor activities and water enthusiasts to enjoy while also being a vital resource for the local community.
Although the condition assessment of Daddy Miller Spring is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its structural integrity. The spring's location in the Tulsa District adds to its significance as a water source in the region. With its picturesque surroundings and recreational opportunities, Daddy Miller Spring remains an essential part of the water infrastructure in Oklahoma for both locals and visitors alike.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE ROCK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Caney River Above Coon Creek At Bartlesville
|
60cfs |
Bird Creek At Avant
|
9cfs |
Caney River Near Ramona
|
74cfs |
Hominy Creek Near Hominy
|
2cfs |
Caney R Nr Elgin
|
41cfs |
Bird Creek Near Sperry
|
88cfs |
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.
Daddy Miller Spring