Mitchell Dam
Mitchell Dam is an earth dam located in Runnels County, Texas, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mitchell Dam
The primary purpose of Mitchell Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Audra Mitchell (private). It impounds the Big Coyote Creek near Ballinger.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Runnels |
| Nearest City | Ballinger |
| River/Stream | Big Coyote Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.02453, -100.01808 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AUDRA MITCHELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04307 |
| Federal ID | TX04307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |