Franktown Parker Fpp-1 dam
Franktown Parker Fpp-1
Franktown Parker Fpp-1, also known as Parker-1 Dam or Pine Gulch, is a critical flood risk reduction structure located in Douglas County, Colorado. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 37 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet and a normal storage of 56 acre-feet.
Situated on Baldwin Gulch in Denver, Colorado, Franktown Parker Fpp-1 spans 821 feet in length and has a spillway width of 101 feet. This high hazard potential dam has a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2020 and is regulated by the Colorado Department of Water Resources. Despite its age, the dam has been regularly inspected with a frequency of every 3 years to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Franktown Parker Fpp-1 serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in the area, protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this dam remains a crucial asset in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of residents in the region.
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 Fpp-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Dry Creek Blw C-470 At Highlands Ranch | 20 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek Below Cherry Creek Lake | 39 cfs | → |
| East Plum Cr Blw Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock | 33 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 9 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Sedalia | 44 cfs | → |
| Harvard Gulch At Colorado Blvd. | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franktown Parker Fpp-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
- West 69th Avenue 4700, Westminster
Campgrounds
- Cherry Creek State Park
- Arapahoe Group Site
- Cherokee Group Site
- Chief Ouray Group Site
- Casey Jones Park
- Chatfield State Park
Fishing spots
- Salisbury Park
- Pinery Reservoir
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
- Aurora Reservoir
- Quincy Reservoir
- Cherry Creek Reservoir
Track Franktown Parker Fpp-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Franktown Parker Fpp-1
Where does the data for Franktown Parker Fpp-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 High 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 Fpp-1.