Mitchell Lake #1 Dam
Mitchell Lake #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Tennessee, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mitchell Lake #1 Dam
Mitchell Lake #1 Dam is a dam in Shelby, Tennessee. The dam is owned by Clark, D. E. And Jerry Turner (private). It impounds the Big Creek Drainage Canal.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2023.
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Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| River/Stream | Big Creek Drainage Canal |
| Coordinates | 35.31389, -89.96389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Clark, D. E. and Jerry Turner |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TN15705 |
| Federal ID | TN15705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |