Lake Franklin Dam
Lake Franklin Dam is an earth dam located in Coffee County, Georgia, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Franklin Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Franklin Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne Mckinnon (private). It impounds the Coon Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 845 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 785 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coffee |
| River/Stream | Coon Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.45778, -82.85167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 845 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Wayne McKinnon |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04102 |
| Federal ID | GA04102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |