E F Randell Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 850 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About E F Randell Dam
The primary purpose of E F Randell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Earnest F Randell (private). It impounds the Tr-chaney Creek near S E Bogue Chitto.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | S E Bogue Chitto |
| River/Stream | Tr-chaney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.41833, -87.25500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 135 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Earnest F Randell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00688 |
| Federal ID | AL00688 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |