Homer Franklin
Homer Franklin is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Homer Franklin
The primary purpose of Homer Franklin is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Homer Franklin (private). It impounds the Tr-wacoochee Ck near Phenix City.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Phenix City |
| River/Stream | Tr-wacoochee Ck |
| Coordinates | 32.61694, -85.11694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HOMER FRANKLIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02207 |
| Federal ID | AL02207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |