Franktown Parker Fpm-1 dam
Franktown Parker Fpm-1
Franktown Parker Fpm-1, also known as Mitchell M-1 or Mitchell Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Franktown, Colorado. Designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the Mitchell Gulch-TR river or stream. With a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Franktown Parker Fpm-1 is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its operational effectiveness and safety. The dam's unique characteristics, such as its structural height of 44 feet and length of 655 feet, make it a key component in the flood risk management strategy for the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1894 cubic feet per second and a risk assessment rating of high, the dam's importance in water resource management cannot be understated.
Overall, Franktown Parker Fpm-1 represents a vital infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Douglas County, Colorado. Its history, design, and purpose highlight the critical role that dams play in managing water flow, protecting communities from flooding, and ensuring the resilience of the local ecosystem in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Fpm-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 6 cfs | → |
| East Plum Cr Blw Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock | 16 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Sedalia | 31 cfs | → |
| Big Dry Creek Blw C-470 At Highlands Ranch | 2 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek At Titan Rd Nr Louviers | 40 cfs | → |
| South Platte River At Waterton | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franktown Parker Fpm-1.
Boat launches
- Cherry Creek Park Road Centennial
- Chatfield Lake North Boat Ramp
- West Quincy Avenue Denver
- Fisherman's Trail Lakewood
- C-470 Trail Lakewood
Campgrounds
- Casey Jones Park
- Flat Rocks
- Indian Creek
- Chatfield State Park
- Cherry Creek State Park
- Arapahoe Group Site
Fishing spots
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
- Pinery Reservoir
- Salisbury Park
- Cherry Knolls Pond
- Aurora Reservoir
- Redstone Park Pond
Track Franktown Parker Fpm-1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Franktown Parker Fpm-1
Where does the data for Franktown Parker Fpm-1 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 Fpm-1.