Frame Dam
Frame Dam is an earth dam located in Clayton County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Frame Dam
The primary purpose of Frame Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank Frame (private). It impounds the Tr- Flint River near Griffin.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 | Georgia |
| County | Clayton |
| Nearest City | Griffin |
| River/Stream | Tr- Flint River |
| Coordinates | 33.37987, -84.38579 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank Frame |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05769 |
| Federal ID | GA05769 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |