Franktown Parker Fpe-2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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 Length

907

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

EAST CHERRY CR-TR

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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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.