Franktown Parker Fpe-8
Franktown Parker Fpe-8 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Franktown Parker Fpe-8
The primary purpose of Franktown Parker Fpe-8 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Douglas County (local government). It impounds the East Cherry Creek near Franktown.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 431 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Franktown |
| River/Stream | East Cherry Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19529, -104.67141 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 431 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 678 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,764 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOUGLAS COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00280 |
| Federal ID | CO00280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |