Mitchell Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Camp Saurakee Dam Wright Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mitchell Dam, located in Rockingham, North Carolina, along the Roach Creek-Tr river, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 26.3 feet and a structural height of 31.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was marked as unsatisfactory during its last inspection in March 2019.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, Mitchell Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed. The surrounding area offers a surface area of 5.8 acres for recreational activities, with a drainage area of 202 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1140 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of visitors to the site.
Although Mitchell Dam's design features an earth primary dam type and a length of 175 feet, further details on its construction year, spillway type, and outlet gates are not provided. As a key location for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates, Mitchell Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities while highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring dam infrastructure for safety and environmental conservation in North Carolina.
Dam Length |
175 |
River Or Stream |
Roach Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.3 |
Drainage Area |
202 |
Nid Storage |
73 |
Structural Height |
31.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Dan River Near Wentworth
|
545cfs |
Smith River At Eden
|
204cfs |
Mayo River Near Price
|
130cfs |
North Mayo River Near Spencer
|
56cfs |
Dan R At Pine Hall
|
235cfs |
Smith River At Martinsville
|
135cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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 Dam