Mitchell Lake Dam
Mitchell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harnett County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Mitchell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mitchell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Lower Little River near Linden.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/09/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Nearest City | Linden |
| River/Stream | Lower Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.24170, -78.90520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01114 |
| Federal ID | NC01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |