Mitchell Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverLittle River
Coordinates35.92670, -78.37730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerClem C Mitchell

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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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