Mitc Lake
Chilton County, Alabama5,850 acresView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
↓ down from B at the last regrade
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 2 in the county
Mitc Lake in Chilton County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L. Surface area: 5850 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.4 ft
- Area
- 5,850 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 23 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 11.7 µg/L
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
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Mitc Lake is a 5,850-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chilton County, Alabama. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. Compared to the 1 other monitored lakes in Chilton County, Mitc Lake ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, ADEM, last sampled 2025-10-22. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Mitc Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Big water5,850 acres
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyModerate
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
Murky, only visible to about 5.4 ft. Phosphorus 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 11.7 µg/L. TSI 52. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.4 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 23 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 11.7 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 5,850 acres |
No bathymetric survey has been published for Mitc Lake, so its depth is not documented here.
Fishing Mitc Lake
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.001 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | → Stable | -0.38 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +0.82 µg/L/yr | 5 |
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Mitc Lake is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Mitchell (completed 1923), built primarily for hydroelectric on the Coosa River; gravity-type dam, 106 ft tall and 1,264 ft long.
- Surface area
- 5,850 ac
- Normal storage
- 172,000 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 172,000 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 9,827 sq mi
- Hazard class
- High
- Owner
- Alabama Power Company
All listed purposes: Hydroelectric;Recreation.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID AL01424 · Operator website · Matched by proximity (0.62 km)
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 2 lakes in Chilton County
Nearby Lakes in Chilton County
Frequently asked questions about Mitc Lake
Where is Mitc Lake?
- Mitc Lake is a lake in Chilton County, Alabama. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Mitc Lake?
- Mitc Lake in Chilton County, Alabama has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Water clarity: 5.4 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 23 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 11.7 µg/L. Surface area: 5850 acres.
Is Mitc Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Where this data comes from
127 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2013–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- ALABAMA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER QUALITY DATA
21AWIC127 samples · 2013–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.