Joe Mitcham Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Louisiana |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ruston |
| River/Stream | Tr-Cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.56352, -92.67752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 333 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mitcham Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |