Mitchell Lake Dam dam
Mitchell Lake Dam
Mitchell Lake Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, was completed in 1965 and stands at a height of 25 feet with a dam length of 1075 feet. This earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and recreation. With a storage capacity of 222 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 144 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite being categorized as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. It lacks a spillway but is equipped with a single outlet gate. The dam's location on TR-Lake Creek highlights its significance in managing water resources and mitigating potential flooding in the area.
With a primary purpose of fire protection and supporting small fish ponds, Mitchell Lake Dam is a vital structure in the region's water infrastructure. Its presence not only provides essential water resources for various uses but also contributes to the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Mitchell Lake play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mitchell Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Ck At Sendera Ranch Rd Nr Conroe | 272 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 31 cfs | → |
| Dry Ck At Fm 2978 | 2 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Bl Lk Conroe Nr Conroe | 262 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck At Kuykendahl Rd | 38 cfs | → |
| Spring Ck Nr Tomball | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mitchell Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Edgewater Drive 32210, Montgomery County
- Piney Shores Boat Ramp
- Conroe Boat Ramp 830
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- Lake Woodlands Drive The Woodlands
- Boat Launch The Woodlands
Campgrounds
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Quiet - Family Camping
- Texas Rennaissance Festival - Loud - Barbarian Camping
- Spring Creek Park
- End Of The Road Spot
- Grizzly Pines - Gay Campground
- Kelly's Pond Campground
Fishing spots
Track Mitchell Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mitchell Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mitchell Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mitchell Lake Dam.