Franklin County Dam Quick Facts
Franklin County Dam Map
Franklin County Dam Information
Franklin County Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas.
The dam, which is on the Big Cypress Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC;WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOC AND HAYTER ENG INC;WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOC AND HAYTER ENG INC and commissioned in 1971 and is currently owned by FRANKLIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
Franklin County Dam Structure
The Franklin County Dam is approximately 5,250 feet (1,600 m) long, 73 feet (22 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Franklin County Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 67,690 acre-ft (83,494 Ml) and maximum capacity of 164,000 acre-ft (202,291 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,750 acres (1,922 ha) and the total catchment area is 75 square miles (194 square kilometres).
Franklin County Dam Spillway
The dam has a 1010 feet (308 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 69257 cubic feet per second (1961 cubic metres per second).
Franklin County Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams
Franklin County Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Franklin County Dam
Parameter | Value |
---|---|
Current Time | 00:39 |
Sunrise | 07:08 |
Sunset | 17:13 |
Temperature (°F) | 38 |
Feels Like (°F) | 35 |
Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
Pressure (inHg) | 1027 |
Humidity (%) | 93 |
Wind Speed (mph) | 3 |
Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Franklin County Dam
Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Today | 38 | 55 | 53 | 1023 | 89 | 8 | 26 | S | 100 | 7 | |
Thu | 45 | 57 | 53 | 1027 | 57 | 13 | 28 | ENE | 0 | - | |
Fri | 36 | 52 | 47 | 1029 | 28 | 10 | 20 | E | 100 | 1 | |
Sat | 42 | 44 | 38 | 1027 | 85 | 9 | 19 | E | 100 | 19 | |
Sun | 46 | 60 | 55 | 1015 | 99 | 7 | 23 | SSE | 100 | 30 | |
Mon | 54 | 68 | 66 | 1008 | 57 | 14 | 30 | SW | 100 | 1 | |
Tue | 41 | 52 | 48 | 1023 | 47 | 15 | 27 | N | 0 | - | |
Wed | 34 | 52 | 47 | 1027 | 38 | 7 | 19 | N | 0 | - |
Franklin County Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Franklin County Dam is in Texas.
Franklin County Dam is in Franklin County.
Franklin County Dam is 73 feet high.
Franklin County Dam is 5,250 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams