Miller dam
Miller
Miller is a private dam located in Maury, Tennessee, along the TRIBLITTLE BIGBY CREEK. Built in 1949, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 22.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 17.7 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. With a surface area of 8.3 acres and serving a drainage area of 0.49 square miles, Miller has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite its age, Miller has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status remains unknown. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have any outlet gates or associated structures. The last inspection of Miller was conducted in February 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years. Located in a picturesque setting in SOUTHPORT, Tennessee, Miller plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
With its uncontrolled spillway type and high hazard potential, Miller serves as a reminder of the importance of regular inspections and maintenance of aging infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the role of dams like Miller in flood control and water supply management becomes increasingly critical. Enthusiasts and experts in water resource and climate fields can find valuable insights in the data and characteristics of Miller, highlighting the intersection of infrastructure, environment, and climate resilience.
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 Miller -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek Near Fountain Heights | 3 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Columbia | 237 cfs | → |
| Big Rock Cr At Double Bridges | 3 cfs | → |
| Duck River Above Milltown | 179 cfs | → |
| Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville | 640 cfs | → |
| Copperas Branch Near Kingfield | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller.
Boat launches
- Riverside Drive 302, Columbia
- Iron Bridge Road 918, Columbia
- Howards Bridge Boat Access
- River Trail Maury County
- Sowell Mill Pike 3181-3183, Columbia
- Carpenter Bridge Road 2308, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Campers Rv Park
- David Crockett State Park
- Meriwether Lewis Campground
- Tennessee Highway 50 Bicycle-Only Campground, At Milepost 408
- Meriwether Lewis
- Henry Horton State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Henryville Bridge Crossing On County Road 6230 To Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174
- Bethel Bridge On County Road 6174 To Confluence With Duck River
More reservoirs
Track Miller in the Snoflo app
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About Miller
Where does the data for Miller 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 High 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 Miller.