Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam
Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, North Carolina, built in 1900. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Franklin County Public Utilities (local government). It impounds the Taylor's Creek near Franklinton.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Franklinton |
| River/Stream | Taylor's Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10620, -78.47300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 305 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Franklin County Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00386 |
| Federal ID | NC00386 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |