Mitchell Lake Dam
Mitchell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Platte County, Missouri, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mitchell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mitchell Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A. C. Kendzora (private). It impounds the Tr Mitchell Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,673 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| River/Stream | Tr Mitchell Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.52701, -94.64398 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,673 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A. C. KENDZORA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO12194 |
| Federal ID | MO12194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |