Francis Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Francis Dam
The primary purpose of Francis Dam 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 David L Francis (private).
The dam stands 8 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 8 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/21/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Coordinates | 34.96510, -80.76470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | David L Francis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05879 |
| Federal ID | NC05879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |