Franktown Parker Fplg-1
Franktown Parker Fplg-1 is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Colorado, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Franktown Parker Fplg-1
The primary purpose of Franktown Parker Fplg-1 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 Lake Gulch near Franktown.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 838 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Franktown |
| River/Stream | Lake Gulch |
| Coordinates | 39.26667, -104.76890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 838 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,529 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOUGLAS COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO00282 |
| Federal ID | CO00282 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |