Franktown Parker Fps-1
Key Takeaway
Franktown Parker Fps-1 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 | 10 ft (taller than 4.4% in CO) |
| Dam Length | 679 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CO00290 |
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 Fps-1?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 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 Fps-1?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 is owned by DOUGLAS COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franktown Parker Fps-1 built?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 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 Fps-1?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 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 Fps-1?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 has a dam height of 10 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 Fps-1 last inspected?
Franktown Parker Fps-1 was last inspected on September 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.