Franktown Parker Fpa-5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Franktown Parker Fpa-5 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Douglas County, Colorado, specifically in the city of Franktown.


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Summary

This flood risk reduction dam, completed in 1963, plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related hazards. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 334 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 178 acre-feet. Antelope Creek is the primary river or stream that the dam helps regulate.

With a satisfactory condition assessment and a low hazard potential, Franktown Parker Fpa-5 is considered to be in good operational status. The dam has a structural height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, serving its primary purpose of flood risk reduction effectively. The inspection frequency for this dam is every three years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2019. Despite being labeled as high risk (2), the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness status remain unspecified. Overall, Franktown Parker Fpa-5 stands as a crucial component of water resource management in the region, safeguarding the community from potential flooding events.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

ANTELOPE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

6

Nid Storage

334

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.