Franktown Parker Fpe-3 dam
Franktown Parker Fpe-3
Franktown Parker Fpe-3, located in El Paso, Colorado, is a flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965. This Earth dam stands at 35 feet in height with a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 551 acre-feet along the East Cherry Creek. Despite its relatively low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2 due to its proximity to populated areas.
Owned and regulated by the local government with oversight from the Colorado Department of Water Resources, Franktown Parker Fpe-3 is subject to regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a drainage area of 10 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 4705 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting downstream communities from potential flooding events. While it currently lacks certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan, efforts are likely underway to enhance the dam's risk management strategies and ensure the safety of surrounding residents.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of Franktown Parker Fpe-3, its unique features and risk factors highlight the complex interplay between infrastructure development, natural hazards, and community safety. With ongoing evaluations and potential updates to its emergency response protocols, this flood control structure remains a vital component of Colorado's water management system, serving as a reminder of the ongoing need for proactive measures in safeguarding against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Franktown Parker Fpe-3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monument C Ab N.Gate Blvd At Usaf Academy | 25 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs | → |
| Monument Creek At Palmer Lake | 1 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs | 28 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Ck At Union Blvd | 28 cfs | → |
| Monument Cr Abv Woodmen Rd At Colorado Springs | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franktown Parker Fpe-3.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Deadmans Creek
- Monument Lake (El Paso County)
- Palmer Lake
- Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake
- Pikeview Reservoir
- Nichols Reservoir
Track Franktown Parker Fpe-3 in the Snoflo app
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About Franktown Parker Fpe-3
Where does the data for Franktown Parker Fpe-3 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Franktown Parker Fpe-3.