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FRANKLIN

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Soil Dam Craven Creek
April 15, 2025


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Franklin, also known as Craven Creek, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Lincoln, Wyoming. Completed in 1911, this Earth type dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 246 feet. It serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with a storage capacity of 244 acre-feet and a normal storage of 183 acre-feet.

Despite its age, Franklin has been deemed to have a low hazard potential but a poor condition assessment, last inspected in September 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a single valve outlet gate. With a moderate risk assessment rating, Franklin is under state regulation and permitting, with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Franklin to be an intriguing structure to study in the context of Wyoming's water management infrastructure.

Year_Completed 1911
Dam_Height 12
River_Or_Stream CRAVEN CREEK
Dam_Length 246
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 31
Hydraulic_Height 10
Nid_Storage 244
Structural_Height 12
Outlet_Gates Valve - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 12
       

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