W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam - Olga, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member lazyCachers
N 26° 43.240 W 081° 41.602
17R E 431037 N 2955684
Located on the Caloosahatchee River approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Viewing area off Old Olga Road just east of Olga, Florida at the W.P. Franklin Lock Recreation Area.
Waymark Code: WM3ZDK
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member manchanegra
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W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam were constructed in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes.

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Waterway where the dam is located: Caloosahatchee River/Okeechobee Waterway

Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control

Material used in the structure: masonry

Height of Dam: not known

Date built: 01/01/1965

Fishing Allowed: yes

Motor Sports Allowed: yes
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