Mitchell Dam
Mitchell Dam is an earth dam located in Neosho County, Kansas, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mitchell Dam
The primary purpose of Mitchell Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mitchell, Michael S & John T (private). It impounds the Drum Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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.
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Location
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| River/Stream | Drum Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44572, -95.50303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MITCHELL, MICHAEL S & JOHN T |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | KS07854 |
| Federal ID | KS07854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |