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311.80 FEET
9/9/2010
Full Pool: 311.9
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NBC13.com Date: 9/7/2010 5:15:12 PM By AP The Outlook newspaper reports that Sgt. Gary Buchanan says 26-year-old Ashley Williams of Montgomery died Sunday night when she fell from a pontoon… Read More
Montgomery Advertiser Date: 9/7/2010 3:27:56 PM AP • September 7, 2010 ALEXANDER CITY — Alabama Marine Police say two people died in weekend boating accidents at lakes in the state… Read More
Gadsden Times Date: 9/5/2010 12:12:50 PM For more than 103 years, a monument has stood overlooking the Coosa River at the approach to Memorial Bridge on Broad Street. While most people living in… Read More
Rome News Tribune Date: 9/5/2010 4:16:57 AM by Staff Reports The Coosa River Basin Initiative will host a 17-mile paddle Saturday on the Etowah River from US 411 in Bartow County to the YMCA's… Read More
Daily Home Online Date: 9/5/2010 3:56:38 AM by CHRIS NORWOOD TALLADEGA — A St. Clair County man was killed in an all terrain vehicle accident on the Coosa River Annex property in Brecon Friday evening… 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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