Franklin Falls Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Merrimack |
| Nearest City | FRANKLIN |
| River/Stream | PEMIGEWASSET RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.46895, -71.65931 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 222,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 222,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 440 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 205,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - New England District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |