John Mitchell No. 2

John Mitchell No. 2 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About John Mitchell No. 2

The primary purpose of John Mitchell No. 2 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by John Mitchell (private). It impounds the Tr-german Ck. near Demopolis.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/1987. That was over 38 years ago.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyHale
Nearest CityDemopolis
River/StreamTr-german Ck.
Coordinates32.68472, -87.60667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge14 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerJOHN MITCHELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/12/1987
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02326
Federal IDAL02326
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams