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MILLER

RESERVOIR LEVELS
Soil Dam Squaw Or Mcmurry Creek
April 20, 2025


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Miller is a privately owned dam located in Platte, Wyoming, with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 20 feet, providing a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet. Situated on Squaw or McMurtry Creek, this structure plays a crucial role in water management for agriculture in the area.

Despite its age, Miller is in fair condition with a low hazard potential, according to a recent inspection in May 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide gate for outlet control. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam is deemed to have a manageable level of risk, ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and ecosystems. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the vital role that Miller plays in sustaining irrigation, fire protection, and other water-related activities in the region.

Year_Completed 1967
Dam_Height 25
River_Or_Stream SQUAW OR MCMURRY CREEK
Dam_Length 275
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 3
Hydraulic_Height 20
Nid_Storage 33
Structural_Height 25
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 25
       

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