Lake Franklin Dam dam
Lake Franklin Dam
Lake Franklin Dam, located in Franklin, Texas, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. Constructed in 1963 by Wheeler Engineering Inc, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 880 feet, with a storage capacity of 1889 acre-feet. Situated on Glade Branch and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 136 feet and has a maximum discharge capacity of 6400 cubic feet per second.
Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, its condition assessment as of April 2021 was deemed unsatisfactory. With a moderate risk rating, the dam has undergone modifications in 1991 and is inspected every 5 years. Despite its condition, Lake Franklin Dam remains a popular recreational spot, offering a surface area of 90 acres and a normal storage capacity of 350 acre-feet for visitors to enjoy various water activities. While emergency action plans and inundation maps are not readily available, the dam continues to serve as a vital resource for the local community and water enthusiasts in the region.
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 Lake Franklin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cypress Ck At Us Hwy 271 Nr Pittsburg | 5 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 12 cfs | → |
| Big Cypress Ck Nr Pittsburg | 12 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 71 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 1,010 cfs | → |
| S Sulphur Rv Nr Cooper | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Franklin Dam.
Boat launches
- Franklin County
- Park Road 2117 Titus County
- Titus County
- Private Road 5183 Wood County
- Boat Ramp Road Titus County
Campgrounds
- Winnsboro City Rv Park
- Lake Winnsboro North Park
- Overlook Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Walleye Park - Lake Cypress Springs
- Dogwood Park
- Twin Oaks Park - Lake Cypress Springs
Fishing spots
Track Lake Franklin Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Franklin Dam
Where does the data for Lake Franklin 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 Not Available 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 Lake Franklin Dam.