Mitchell Pond # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Major County, Oklahoma, Mitchell Pond # 1 is a privately-owned reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), this reservoir is regulated by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a storage capacity of 61.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.1 acres, Mitchell Pond # 1 is situated along Sand Creek and offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Featuring a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge rate of 57.18 cubic feet per second, Mitchell Pond # 1 has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as in "Not Rated" condition. Despite its very high risk assessment, the reservoir has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans or inundation maps. With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Mitchell Pond # 1 serves as a valuable water resource for the community while also highlighting the importance of proper risk management practices in the face of climate change impacts.

Dam Length

325

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

SAND CREEK

Surface Area

3.1

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

0.65

Nid Storage

61.5

Structural Height

27

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.