Mitchell

Alabama — Chilton County — Coosa River

Location

StateAlabama
CountyChilton
RiverCoosa River
Coordinates32.80567, -86.44505

Physical Characteristics

NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length1,264 ft
NID Storage172,000 acre-ft
Max Storage172,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,850 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Other NameMitchell Lake (Res)

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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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