Franklin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 410 ft long. 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 Franklin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Franklin Lake 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 William Franklin (private). It impounds the Tr-moccasin Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Tr-moccasin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.60386, -94.65567 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | William Franklin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03579 |
| Federal ID | TX03579 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |