Franklinton Reservoir Dam dam
Franklinton Reservoir Dam
Franklinton Reservoir Dam, located in Franklinton, North Carolina, was completed in 1970 and serves as a crucial water supply source in the area. The dam, situated on Cedar Creek, is classified as an Earth type dam with a structural height of 14 feet and a length of 560 feet. With a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in water management and distribution for the local community.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the Franklinton Reservoir Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. The last inspection in February 2010 revealed that the dam was not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
As a key component of the water supply infrastructure in Franklin County, the Franklinton Reservoir Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions. Its role in providing water for the community underscores the need for continued investment in infrastructure resilience and emergency preparedness to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure a reliable water supply for the future.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Franklinton Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tar River Near Tar River | 0 cfs | → |
| Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Neuse River Near Falls | 101 cfs | → |
| Knap Of Reeds Creek Near Butner | 9 cfs | → |
| Flat River At Dam Near Bahama | 0 cfs | → |
| Ellerbe Creek Near Gorman | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franklinton Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Falls Lake Trail Wake County
- Duck Cove Trail Wake County
- Creedmoor Road 13900, Town Of Wake Forest
- Barton's Creek Boat Ramp
- Ledge Rock Boat Ramp, Creedmoor
- Durham County
Campgrounds
- Holly Point - Falls Lake
- Shoreline Campground
- Overlook Campground
- Two Oaks Campground
- Shortleaf Pine Campground
- Bootleg Point Campground
Track Franklinton Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Franklinton Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Franklinton Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Franklinton Reservoir Dam.