Franklin Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyFranklin
Nearest CityFranklin Falls
River/StreamSaranac River
Coordinates44.43730, -73.97250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length310 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,580 acre-ft
Max Storage5,580 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,580 acre-ft
Surface Area485 acres
Drainage Area291 sq mi
Max Discharge4,070 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00217
Federal IDNY00217
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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