Mitchell Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Mitchell Lake Dam, located in Macon, Mississippi, was completed in 1955 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 12 feet. The dam is regulated by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. While the dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, there are no associated structures or locks. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Mitchell Lake Dam is situated on TR- Tobacco Juice Creek and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, making it a valuable resource for the surrounding community and a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of dams and reservoirs in Mississippi.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR- TOBACCO JUICE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mitchell Lake Dam