Mitchell Lake #1 Dam
Tennessee — Shelby County — BIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River | BIG CREEK DRAINAGE CANAL |
| Coordinates | 35.31389, -89.96389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Clark, D. E. and Jerry Turner |
| Other Name | Mitchell #1 |
Location Map
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.