Franklin Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Franklin Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03579 |
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
WILLIAM FRANKLIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Franklin Lake Dam?
Franklin Lake 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 Franklin Lake Dam?
Franklin Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM FRANKLIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franklin Lake Dam built?
Franklin Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Lake Dam?
Franklin Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Franklin Lake Dam?
Franklin Lake Dam 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.