Mitchell

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateAlabama
CountyChilton
Nearest CityWetumpka
River/StreamCoosa River
Coordinates32.80567, -86.44504

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length1,264 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage172,000 acre-ft
Max Storage172,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage172,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,850 acres
Drainage Area9,827 sq mi
Max Discharge510,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAlabama Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAL01424
Federal IDAL01424
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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