V. Miller No.1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: V. Miller No.2 Baxter No.3
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
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Summary
Miller No.1 is a private dam located in Ziebach, South Dakota, along the TR-MOREAU river. Built in 1948, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. With a maximum discharge rate of 1300 cubic feet per second, this dam serves a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), V. Miller No.1 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further assessment and monitoring. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains an essential component of the local water infrastructure.
With its key role in flood control and water storage, V. Miller No.1 represents a significant piece of South Dakota's water resource management system. As climate change impacts continue to affect water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and assessment of dams like V. Miller No.1 become increasingly crucial in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
315 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MOREAU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
V. Miller No.1