Lake Frances Dam
Lake Frances Dam is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Frances Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Frances Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Charlie Frier (private). It impounds the Tr-ochlockonee Vi Li near Havana.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 238 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Havana |
| River/Stream | Tr-ochlockonee Vi Li |
| Coordinates | 30.63640, -84.39990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHARLIE FRIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00113 |
| Federal ID | FL00113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |