16Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Franklin County, Texas
Franklin County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Franklin County is 54 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Franklin County Dam at 73 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Dam | High | Fair | 73 | Water Supply | 1971 |
| Zachry Lake Dam | High | Fair | 38 | Water Supply | 1955 |
| Mt Vernon City Lake Dam | High | Not assessed | 35 | Water Supply | 1951 |
| Palo Duro Pond Dam | High | Fair | 29 | 2010 | |
| Lucky P Ranch Dam | High | Fair | 29 | 2020 | |
| Lake Franklin Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Recreation | 1963 |
| Deer Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 16 | ||
| Edwards Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Paradise Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Deal Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| Tx No Name No 34 Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1977 |
| White Oak Dam | Low | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Bryce Dam | Low | Not assessed | 19 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Lake Ione Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Line Branch 1a Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Carpenter Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |