Franktown Parker Fpa-4
Key Takeaway
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 65.6% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 842 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00270 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Franktown Parker Fpa-4?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Franktown Parker Fpa-4?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 is owned by DOUGLAS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franktown Parker Fpa-4 built?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 was completed in 1963, making it 63 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Franktown Parker Fpa-4?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Franktown Parker Fpa-4?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 has a dam height of 30 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Franktown Parker Fpa-4 last inspected?
Franktown Parker Fpa-4 was last inspected on April 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.