Is Lake Mitchell the same as Lake Martin?

No. Lake Mitchell is on the Coosa River. Lake Martin is a different lake.

Which counties is Lake Mitchell in?

Chilton County and Coosa County. Check the parcel. The dam is near Verbena.

Who controls docks and the shoreline?

Alabama Power. Read their shoreline rules before you buy or build.

Where is your office?

The office is at 2016 US Hwy 31 N, Pine Level, AL 36022. Call (334) 922-8883. The website is buyinvestrentsell.com.

Can I build at Lake Mitchell?

Irvine Builders can talk through a house after shoreline, septic, and county permits are understood. We are not the lender.

Is Lake Jordan the same page?

No. Lake Jordan has its own page. Both lakes are main areas for this office.

Who controls the shoreline?

Alabama Power owns and manages the reservoir. Docks, piers, seawalls, and other shoreline work fall under Alabama Power's shoreline rules, so check them before you buy or build.

Taxes, permits, and the probate office follow the county the parcel is in. Check the parcel.

Does the water level change?

Alabama Power posts lake levels on its Lake Mitchell page. Full pool is 312 feet above sea level.

Much rural land here relies on septic. Alabama's health department says to check sewer availability first. If there is no sewer, the soil has to be tested before a septic permit can be issued. See "Build on your lot."

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Historic aerial of Mitchell Dam. The National Archives did not record the date.. Photo: U.S. National Archives (NARA), via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain). Attribution not required; credited as courtesy.

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Who we help in Lake Mitchell

Buyers of lake homes, lots, and nearby acreage at Lake Mitchell.
Sellers of those houses and lots.
Investors deciding whether to hold a lake house or land. This page does not project rent.
People who want to build on a lot after shoreline rules are checked.

Buying in Lake Mitchell

Lake Mitchell is an Alabama Power lake on the Coosa River, in Chilton County and Coosa County. The dam is near Verbena. The Chilton County side is north of the Pine Level office along US-31, and north of Clanton. It is not Lake Martin. Alabama Power manages the shoreline, so docks and similar work follow their rules. Taxes and permits follow the parcel's county. Company listings are on the listings page. We do not quote prices here.

Buy · Listings · River Region Guide

Selling in Lake Mitchell

Ask for a market analysis on the house or lot. We list with a named agent on MyState MLS. This page does not list prices or sold prices. Ask us about a specific property. When a house sale calls for a wood-infestation report, that report is a WIR (Wood Infestation Report).

Sell · Contact the office

Investing in Lake Mitchell

A hold at the lake is still one parcel. Taxes, loans, and any rental rules are not answered on this page. The Irvine Group leases houses. Irvine Builders builds. We do not promise a return.

Invest · The Irvine Group property management

Building in Lake Mitchell

Shoreline rules, septic, and the county permit come before a house plan. Irvine Builders is the separate builder, AL Home Builders #26927, at irvinebuildersllc.com. No build prices on this page. We are not the lender.

Design consultation · Irvine Builders

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What people ask us about Lake Mitchell

Who controls the shoreline? Alabama Power owns and manages the reservoir. Docks, piers, seawalls, and other shoreline work fall under Alabama Power's shoreline rules, so check them before you buy or build.
Which county? Taxes, permits, and the probate office follow the county the parcel is in. Check the parcel.
Does the water level change? Alabama Power posts lake levels on its Lake Mitchell page. Full pool is 312 feet above sea level.
Sewer or septic? Much rural land here relies on septic. Alabama's health department says to check sewer availability first. If there is no sewer, the soil has to be tested before a septic permit can be issued. See "Build on your lot."

Lake Mitchell by the numbers

Lake Mitchell by the numbers
Measure	Value	Source
Surface area	5,850 acres	Alabama Power
Shoreline	147 miles	Alabama Power
Length	14 miles	Alabama Power
Max depth at dam	90 feet	Alabama Power
Dam completed	1923 (Alabama Power's second hydro plant)	Alabama Power Shorelines
Counties	Chilton and Coosa	Alabama Power Shoreline Management booklet

Where these numbers come from.

Lake Mitchell surface area, shoreline, length, and depth. Alabama Power, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Mitchell Dam was completed in 1923. Alabama Power Shorelines, checked Oct 23, 2026.
Full pool is 312 feet above sea level. Alabama Power posts the current level. Alabama Power Shorelines, checked Oct 23, 2026.
The lake is in Chilton and Coosa counties. Alabama Power Shoreline Management booklet, checked Oct 23, 2026.

Up / across

County: Chilton County

Nearby: Verbena · Clanton · Lake Jordan

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Questions we get

Is Lake Mitchell the same as Lake Martin?: No. Lake Mitchell is on the Coosa River. Lake Martin is a different lake.
Which counties is Lake Mitchell in?: Chilton County and Coosa County. Check the parcel. The dam is near Verbena.
Who controls docks and the shoreline?: Alabama Power. Read their shoreline rules before you buy or build.
Where is your office?: The office is at 2016 US Hwy 31 N, Pine Level, AL 36022. Call (334) 922-8883. The website is buyinvestrentsell.com.
Can I build at Lake Mitchell?: Irvine Builders can talk through a house after shoreline, septic, and county permits are understood. We are not the lender.
Is Lake Jordan the same page?: No. Lake Jordan has its own page. Both lakes are main areas for this office.

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