John Mitchell No.1
John Mitchell No.1 is an earth dam located in Hale County, Alabama, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About John Mitchell No.1
The primary purpose of John Mitchell No.1 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 John Mitchell (private). It impounds the Tr-german Gk. near Demopolis.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Nearest City | Demopolis |
| River/Stream | Tr-german Gk. |
| Coordinates | 32.60944, -87.68278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JOHN MITCHELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02342 |
| Federal ID | AL02342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |