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311.92 FEET
3/17/2010
Full Pool: 311.9
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Andalusia Star-News Date: 3/17/2010 5:14:14 AM With the $2600 the students raised, they are going to take a trip to Columbiana to the Alabama 4-H Center Coosa River Science School on May 20 and 21… Read More
Gadsden Times Date: 3/17/2010 3:49:24 AM The city acquired the building in a swap with Mike Urioste, who received two acres of property near the Coosa River. Urioste had proposed building a wine… Read More
Rome News Tribune Date: 3/16/2010 10:06:34 PM Coosa River Basin Initiative recently unveiled a new logo that coincides with the launching of a new Web site and the introduction of a new recreational… Read More
Savannah Morning News Date: 3/16/2010 1:07:14 PM The Coosa River, which begins in the city of Rome and flows roughly 30 miles west-southwest before entering Lake Weiss, is another area to target… Read More
Rome News Wire Date: 3/15/2010 11:09:12 PM Rome News Wire The bridge was built atop creosote-coated pilings and kept the rails high and dry from any flooding of the Coosa River. Then in the 1930's… Read More |
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MITCHELL LAKE BUSINESSES
Located just off I-65 and ten miles due east of the city of Clanton in central Alabama, Lake Mitchell is a 5,850-acre impoundment on the Coosa River with 147 miles of shoreline. The Lay Dam tailwater area at the upper end of the lake is a popular recreational area to many anglers with ample bank fishing access. Impounded by Alabama Power in 1922, an abundance of material left behind serves as fish habitat. Lake Mitchell is very fertile and supports high densities of sport fish and forage species. The lake was constructed to provide flood control, and supply hydroelectricity to central Alabama; however, the lake has become very popular for various types of recreation including boating, swimming and fishing.
Public boat ramps, private boat ramps, and several private marinas provide access to Mitchell Lake. Two popular boating access areas include Higgins Ferry on the west side of the lake and Barrett’s Fish Camp (launch fee) to the east, although several private marinas located on the lake also include boat ramps. Topographic maps of Lake Mitchell are available at local marinas and sporting goods stores. |
Quick Info About
Mitchell Lake - River: Coosa - Area: 5,850 Acres - Shoreline: 147 Miles - Length: 14 Miles - Avg. Depth: 29 Ft. - Vol: 172,000 Acre Ft. - Drainage: 9,778 Sq. Mi. |
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