Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam

Stewart Creek· Mecklenburg, North Carolina· Built 2011· Earth·
High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2011 and is 15 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage917 acre-ft
Normal Storage819 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Max Discharge383 cfs
Year Completed2011 (15 years old)
Year Modified2011
NID IDNC05333

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Charlotte Water

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam?

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam?

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam is owned by Charlotte Water (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam built?

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam was completed in 2011, making it 15 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 Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam?

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir 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.

When was Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Franklin Treatment Plant Raw Water Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 6, 2022. 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.