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FRANKTOWN PARKER FPE-2

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East Cherry Cr-Tr
April 13, 2025


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Franktown Parker Fpe-2 is a local government-owned earth dam located in El Paso, Colorado, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1965 for flood risk reduction on the East Cherry Creek. This dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet, with a structural height of 29 feet. With a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, it serves to mitigate potential flooding in the region.

Maintained by the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Franktown Parker Fpe-2 is regularly inspected and regulated to ensure its functionality and safety. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in April 2018. Despite its risk assessment rating of high (2), the dam has not undergone recent modifications or implemented specific risk management measures.

With a history dating back to the 1960s, Franktown Parker Fpe-2 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the area, showcasing the importance of proper water resource management and climate resilience efforts in safeguarding communities against natural disasters. Its presence highlights the ongoing collaboration between local government agencies and federal entities like the USDA NRCS in maintaining critical water infrastructure for the benefit of the surrounding region.

Year_Completed 1965
Dam_Height 25
River_Or_Stream EAST CHERRY CR-TR
Dam_Length 907
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 16
Hydraulic_Height 24
Drainage_Area 2
Nid_Storage 186
Structural_Height 29
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 29
       

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