Franklin Impoundment No. 3
Key Takeaway
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05247 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Ecc International
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Franklin Impoundment No. 3?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 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 Franklin Impoundment No. 3?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 is owned by Ecc International (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franklin Impoundment No. 3 built?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Franklin Impoundment No. 3?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Franklin Impoundment No. 3?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 has a dam height of 23 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 Franklin Impoundment No. 3 last inspected?
Franklin Impoundment No. 3 was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.