Franklin
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Iotla |
| River/Stream | Little Tennessee River |
| Coordinates | 35.21936, -83.37113 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |