Randall Dam is an earth dam located in Branch County, Michigan, built in 1838. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 3,000 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 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 32 years ago.
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Location
| State | Michigan |
| County | Branch |
| Nearest City | Union City |
| River/Stream | Coldwater River |
| Coordinates | 42.06167, -85.12667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1838 (188 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3,515 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Union City |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MI00023 |
| Federal ID | MI00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |