A H Randall Milling Dam

St Joseph River· Calhoun, Michigan· Built 1836· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

A H Randall Milling Dam is classified as low hazard in Michigan. It was completed in 1836 and is 190 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.3% in MI)
Dam Length5,280 ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area170 sq mi
Year Completed1836 (190 years old)
NID IDMI01135

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 29, 2006
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MICHIGAN DEGLE

Ownership

Randall Food Products

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of A H Randall Milling Dam?

A H Randall Milling Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates A H Randall Milling Dam?

A H Randall Milling Dam is owned by Randall Food Products (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was A H Randall Milling Dam built?

A H Randall Milling Dam was completed in 1836, making it 190 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of A H Randall Milling Dam?

A H Randall Milling Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is A H Randall Milling Dam?

A H Randall Milling Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was A H Randall Milling Dam last inspected?

A H Randall Milling Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.