Mitchell Pond # 1
Key Takeaway
Mitchell Pond # 1 is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 26.9% in OK) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57 cfs |
| NID ID | OK30358 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROBERT MITCHELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mitchell Pond # 1?
Mitchell Pond # 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Mitchell Pond # 1?
Mitchell Pond # 1 is owned by ROBERT MITCHELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mitchell Pond # 1?
Mitchell Pond # 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mitchell Pond # 1?
Mitchell Pond # 1 has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.