W.p. Franklin Lock And Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateFlorida
CountyLee
Nearest CityFORT MYERS SHORES DUC AREA
River/StreamCALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER (C-43)
Coordinates26.72230, -81.69307

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32,266 acre-ft
Max Storage32,266 acre-ft
Normal Storage26,404 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres
Drainage Area839 sq mi
Max Discharge28,900 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Jacksonville District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDFL00310
Federal IDFL00310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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