Mitchell Dam - Verbena, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member hoteltwo
N 32° 48.289 W 086° 26.792
16S E 551815 N 3629785
Located on the Coosa River near a location called Duncan's Riffle, the dam straddles the Chilton and Coosa County line. It houses the 2nd oldest of Alabama Power Company's hydroelectric plants.
Waymark Code: WMKCQ8
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member lenron
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The dam is 1264 feet in length and can produce 170,000 kilowatts of power. A unique feature of the newest portion of the powerhouse, completed in 1985, is a 1,140-foot floating trash boom that deflects trash from the powerhouse intakes.

The dam was named for James Mitchell, Alabama Power president from 1912 to 1920.

A fishing facility located below the dam is open year-round to the public. Parking, restrooms, picnic tables and an overlook are also available for public use.

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Waterway where the dam is located: Coosa River

Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production

Material used in the structure: Concrete

Height of Dam: 106 Feet

Date built: 08/15/1923

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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