Mitchell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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. The dam is owned by W.s.mitchell (private). It impounds the Tr.camp Branch near Shelby Springs.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Shelby Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr.camp Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.12333, -86.69000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.s.mitchell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01583 |
| Federal ID | AL01583 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |