Franktown Parker Fpe-3
Key Takeaway
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 is classified as low hazard in Colorado. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 75.7% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 551 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,705 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00275 |
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
EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Franktown Parker Fpe-3?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 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 Fpe-3?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 is owned by EL PASO COUNTY (STEVE JACOBSEN) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franktown Parker Fpe-3 built?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Fpe-3?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 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 Fpe-3?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 has a dam height of 35 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 Fpe-3 last inspected?
Franktown Parker Fpe-3 was last inspected on April 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.