Franklin Impoundment No. 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Franklin Impoundment No.


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Summary

3, located in Washington, Georgia, was completed in 1987 and serves primarily as a tailings dam with a height of 23 feet and a length of 515 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 304 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 169 acre-feet and a surface area of 26 acres. This earth dam has a buttress core type and is classified as having a low hazard potential.

While the dam is privately owned and not regulated by the state, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2003. The hazard potential is rated as low, and the condition of the dam is currently not rated. Despite the moderate risk assessment score of 3, there are no specific risk management measures or emergency action plans in place for this impoundment.

Franklin Impoundment No. 3 features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. The dam is situated in a moderate risk area, but with its low hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessment, there may be opportunities for improved risk management and emergency preparedness in the future.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

515

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Nid Storage

304

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

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.