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GARY MILLER DAM

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Soil Dam Tr-Big Branch
April 6, 2025


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Gary Miller Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a private earth dam completed in 1998 primarily for the purpose of creating a fish and wildlife pond. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 570 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65.5 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres. While the dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, its condition assessment is deemed poor as of the last inspection in July 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Gary Miller Dam is regulated at the state level, with permits, inspections, and enforcement all in place to ensure its safe operation. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam serves as a vital resource for local wildlife and recreation activities. The dam also plays a role in flood control and water management for the surrounding area, making it a significant asset in the region's water resource infrastructure.

Although the dam's condition assessment raises concerns, its impact on the local ecosystem and water availability cannot be understated. As climate change continues to affect water resources and ecosystems, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Gary Miller Dam become increasingly important to ensure the resilience and sustainability of our water systems in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year_Completed 1998
Dam_Height 20
River_Or_Stream TR-BIG BRANCH
Dam_Length 570
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 6
Nid_Storage 65.5
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 20
       

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