Franklin
North Carolina — Macon County — Little Tennessee River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| River | Little Tennessee River |
| Coordinates | 35.21936, -83.37113 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 21, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1925 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.