Jim Mitchell
Jim Mitchell is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jim Mitchell
The primary purpose of Jim Mitchell 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 Jim Mitchell (private). It impounds the Tr Panther Creek near Mitchell.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Mitchell |
| River/Stream | Tr Panther Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19333, -85.91695 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,178 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIM MITCHELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00259 |
| Federal ID | AL00259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |