Randolph dam
Randolph
Randolph is a private dam located in Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tennessee. Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 25.8 feet. With a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, Randolph serves as a critical structure on the TRIBWHITES CREEK river system, covering a surface area of 3 acres and draining 0.13 square miles of watershed.
Despite being privately owned, Randolph is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting, inspection, or enforcement by any governmental agency. However, it is classified as a high hazard dam with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam's condition is listed as "Not Rated," and it has not undergone an assessment in recent years. While an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has not been prepared for Randolph, it is crucial for local authorities and stakeholders to remain vigilant and ensure that necessary risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential hazards.
With a history dating back over six decades, Randolph continues to play a vital role in water resource management and flood control in the region. As a noteworthy structure in the Nashville District, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our infrastructure to safeguard against any unforeseen events or emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts alike can appreciate the significance of Randolph in the context of sustainable water management practices and the preservation of our natural environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Randolph -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Whites Creek Near Bordeaux | 35 cfs | → |
| Dry Creek Near Edenwold | 3 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Woodland St At Nashville | 7,180 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River At Nashville | 5,230 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek At Charlotte Ave | 11 cfs | → |
| Browns Creek At State Fairgrounds At Nashville | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randolph.
Boat launches
- Marrowbone Lake Road 6398, Nashville-Davidson
- Lock 2 Road, Nashville
- Burnett Road 827, Nashville
- Rockland Boat Ramp
- Waltons Ferry Boat Ramp Road, Hendersonville
- Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Camping Municipal
- Cages Bend - Old Hickory Lake
- Cedar Creek - Old Hickory Lake
- Seven Points - J. Percy Priest Reservoir
- Anderson Road - J. Percy Priest Reservoir
- Harpeth River Bridge
More reservoirs
Track Randolph in the Snoflo app
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About Randolph
Where does the data for Randolph come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Randolph.