Franktown Parker Fpa-6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Franktown Parker Fpa-6, located in Douglas County, Colorado, is a flood risk reduction structure that was completed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

The dam, primarily designed to mitigate the risk of flooding along Haskell Creek, stands at a height of 20 feet with a hydraulic height of 26 feet. With a capacity to store 399 acre-feet of water, the dam covers a surface area of 36 acres and serves a drainage area of 7 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the structure is subject to state regulations and inspections by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.

The dam's purpose is solely focused on flood risk reduction, aligning with its primary designation as an Earth-type structure. The absence of a spillway suggests a different approach to managing potential overflows, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2314 cubic feet per second. Furthermore, the dam's risk assessment indicates a high level of risk (2), warranting attention to potential management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. Overall, Franktown Parker Fpa-6 stands as a vital asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from the impacts of natural disasters, highlighting the importance of water resource and climate management in the region.

Year Completed

1963

Dam Length

1072

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

HASKEL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

36

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

7

Nid Storage

399

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

26
       
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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.