Lake Miller Dam dam
Lake Miller Dam
Lake Miller Dam, located in York, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment. Standing at a height of 20 feet and with a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but its inspection frequency of every 3 years ensures its ongoing safety and compliance with regulations.
Although details on the dam's design, construction, and purpose are not provided, its presence is essential for maintaining water levels and ensuring flood control in the area. The dam's location at a latitude of 34.9417 and longitude of -81.0907 makes it a key feature in the local landscape, with a surface area of 6.9 acres. With the last inspection conducted in October 2020, the dam is continuously monitored to assess its condition and address any potential risks, reflecting a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship in the management of water resources.
As a federally listed structure under the Wilmington District, Lake Miller Dam serves as a vital component of the region's water infrastructure. While specific details about the dam's construction and operation remain undisclosed, its presence as a regulated and inspected entity underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related challenges. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the significance of Lake Miller Dam in the broader context of sustainable water management practices.
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 Lake Miller Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 3 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 853 cfs | → |
| Steele Creek At Sr1441 Nr Pineville | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Nc 51 Near Pineville | 39 cfs | → |
| Mcalpine Cr Below Mcmullen Cr Nr Pineville | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Miller Dam.
Boat launches
- Boatshore Road York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Ebenezer County Park
- Sign Language
- Mcdowell Nature Preserve
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Chester State Park
Track Lake Miller Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Miller Dam
Where does the data for Lake Miller 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 Significant 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 Lake Miller Dam.