Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam

Franklin, Virginia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA)
Dam Length270 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA067030

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Franklin County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam?

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam?

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam is owned by Franklin County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam?

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam?

Franklin County Parks and Recreation Dam has a dam height of 29 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.

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.