Lake Mitchell

About Lake Mitchell

Located just minutes from downtown, Lake Mitchell is a man-made reservoir that was built in 1928 to serve as a drinking water supply and recreation center for the City of Mitchell and surrounding area. While used and enjoyed by generations of families over the years, a steady decline in water quality has also occurred over time. A water quality assessment study was completed in 1997 and has since resulted in implementation of a project designed to reduce both the sediment and nutrients which enter the lake. While no longer Mitchell’s source for drinking water, Lake Mitchell continues to provide area residents and visitors with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.