Franklin
Franklin is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Franklin
The primary purpose of Franklin is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Green River Livestock (private). It impounds the Craven Creek near Granger.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 246 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2023.
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Location
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Granger |
| River/Stream | Craven Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.86200, -110.40300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GREEN RIVER LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WY01252 |
| Federal ID | WY01252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |