Franklin Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateIowa
CountyVan Buren
Nearest CityPITTSBURG
River/StreamTR- DES MOINES R.
Coordinates40.79100, -92.04040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerGary Franklin
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDIA02319
Federal IDIA02319
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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