W.p. Franklin Lock And Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | FORT MYERS SHORES DUC AREA |
| River/Stream | CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER (C-43) |
| Coordinates | 26.72230, -81.69307 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32,266 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32,266 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,404 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 839 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Jacksonville District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |