This earth dam structure was completed in 1950 and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet, with a structural height of 14.8 feet. The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 348 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 30.4 acres, serving as a key resource for the community's water needs.
Managed by the Tennessee Safe Dams Program, Franklin Waterworks Reservoir is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safe operation. With a high hazard potential due to its location near the Harpeth River, the dam is rated as being in satisfactory condition. Despite the moderate risk assessment, the reservoir meets guidelines for emergency action planning, although specific measures and risk management strategies are not currently detailed.
As a critical infrastructure asset in the region, Franklin Waterworks Reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. With its strategic location and importance for the local community, continued monitoring and maintenance of the dam are essential to safeguarding water supply and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
4340 |
River Or Stream |
HARPETH RIVER (PUMPED) |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.05 |
Nid Storage |
395 |
Structural Height |
14.8 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
15 |
Harpeth River At Franklin
|
104cfs |
Harpeth River Below Franklin
|
122cfs |
Mill Creek Near Nolensville
|
1210cfs |
Harpeth River At Bellevue
|
293cfs |
Copperas Branch Near Kingfield
|
1cfs |
Mill Creek Near Antioch
|
78cfs |