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Franks Dam

Franks Dam is a lake in Union, New Mexico.

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Franks Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Franks Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Franks Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.09059, -103.38024. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Franks Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Franks Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Franks Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Franks Dam?

    Nearby: Kiowa National Grassland (sanctuary, 48 km), Union County Courthouse Historic Site (attraction, 54 km), Smithson Four Reservoir Dam (lake, 7 km), Smithson Three Reservoir Dam (lake, 8 km), Smithson Reservoir Number 2 Dam (lake, 8 km), Flint Hills (viewpoint, 8 km).