Mitchell #3 Dam

Tennessee — Shelby County — BIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL

Location

StateTennessee
CountyShelby
RiverBIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL
Coordinates35.28972, -89.98444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length372 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPorter, Cutlas E., Jr.
Other NameMitchell #3

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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