Mitchell Lake
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Pennington |
| Nearest City | HILL CITY |
| River/Stream | SPRING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.94054, -103.53652 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 104 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |