Franklin Falls
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Franklin Falls |
| River/Stream | Saranac River |
| Coordinates | 44.43730, -73.97250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 485 acres |
| Drainage Area | 291 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |