15Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Alabama
Franklin County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Franklin County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Cedar Creek Dam at 102 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 102 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1979 |
| Little Bear Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 89 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Bear Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 68 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1969 |
| Sloss Lake | High | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Mobley Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 32 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1968 |
| Mcmurray Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 23 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1968 |
| Elliott Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 52 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Sand Pit New Hope Church Dam | Low | Not assessed | 38 | Debris Control | 1974 |
| Town Creek W/s Dam Site 11 | Low | Not assessed | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Raper Dam | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1982 |
| Frazier Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Debris Control | 1910 |
| Town Creek Watershed Dam No 12 | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Nix Mill Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | 1800 |
| Slosh Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Debris Control | 1920 |
| Berry Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Recreation | 1973 |