Dams in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
9Total Dams
2High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Franklin County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Franklin County is 66 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Roxbury at 60 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | High | Fair | 60 | Water Supply | |
| Whitetail Land Co - A | High | Fair | 51 | Water Supply | 1993 |
| Comet Lake | Significant | Fair | 38 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Caledonia Water Company | Significant | Fair | 32 | Water Supply | 1967 |
| Wohelo Lake | Significant | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Whitetail C | Significant | Fair | 23 | Recreation | |
| W H Walker | Low | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Lake Letterkenny Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | 1945 |
| Rocky Spring Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1967 |