Miller Lake Dam dam
Miller Lake Dam
Miller Lake Dam, located in Rusk, Texas, was completed in 1955 and serves as a recreational resource for water enthusiasts. The earth dam, with a height of 30 feet and a length of 1000 feet, is situated on Cooper Branch and has a maximum storage capacity of 1040 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate.
Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspections and enforcement. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment are not available, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level. The last inspection was conducted in November 1983, indicating a need for updated assessments and risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With its scenic surface area of 70 acres, Miller Lake Dam provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. As climate change impacts water resources, the dam's role in managing water levels and providing recreational opportunities becomes increasingly vital. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management will find Miller Lake Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the intersection of conservation, recreation, and risk management in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Ck At Kilgore | 1 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Bl Longview | 301 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Abv Longview | 317 cfs | → |
| Mud Ck Nr Jacksonville | 18 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater | 440 cfs | → |
| E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Miller Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Estes Parkway 5001, Lakeport
- Tx 149 Easton
- South Tyler Street 901, Gladewater
- Fm 14 Smith County
- Boat Launch Road Harrison County
- South Shore Drive 3301-3371, Jacksonville
Campgrounds
- City Park Camp - Overton
- Bee Tree Camping Loop
- Broken Bowl Camping Area
- Shelter Camping Area
- Martin Creek Lake State Park
- Rosie Jones Park - Lake Murvaul
Fishing spots
Track Miller Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Miller Lake Dam
Where does the data for Miller Lake 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 Not Available 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 Lake Dam.