Randall Dam

Randall Dam is an earth dam located in Branch County, Michigan, built in 1838. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Randall Dam

The primary purpose of Randall Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Union City (local government). It impounds the Coldwater River near Union City.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 3,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1838, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.

An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/14/1994. That was over 31 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMichigan
CountyBranch
Nearest CityUnion City
River/StreamColdwater River
Coordinates42.06167, -85.12667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length3,000 ft
Year Completed1838 (188 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Max Discharge3,515 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Union City
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/14/1994
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMI00023
Federal IDMI00023
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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