Mitchell Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Birdtown |
| River/Stream | Shoal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43350, -83.29510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |