Franktown Parker Fpe-6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Franktown Parker Fpe-6 is a flood risk reduction structure located in El Paso County, Colorado, along the East Cherry Creek-Triver.


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Summary

Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet, with a hydraulic height of 29 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. It has a length of 900 feet and a storage capacity of 366 acre-feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2018, Franktown Parker Fpe-6 is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, the structure has not undergone any modifications in recent years, and its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and water resources.

While Franktown Parker Fpe-6 currently meets regulatory standards and has a history of satisfactory performance, its high risk assessment level and lack of recent updates to its emergency action plan call for continued vigilance in monitoring and maintaining this essential flood risk reduction structure. As climate change and extreme weather events increase the pressure on water resource infrastructure, ensuring the resilience and effectiveness of dams like Franktown Parker Fpe-6 is crucial for protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

900

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

EAST CHERRY CR-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

4

Nid Storage

366

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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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.