Franktown Parker Fpr-2 dam
Franktown Parker Fpr-2
Franktown Parker Fpr-2, also known as Russellville R-2 or Russelville-2 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Douglas County, Colorado. Constructed in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Reed Hollow river. With a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood hazards in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2019, Franktown Parker Fpr-2 is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by Colorado's Division of Water Resources. The dam, with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 39 feet, has a spillway width of 100 feet. With a drainage area of 2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 2104 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped to manage significant water flow during periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the significance of Franktown Parker Fpr-2 in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With its history of serving as a flood risk reduction structure and its compliance with state regulations and inspections, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper water management systems in maintaining the safety and resilience of communities in Colorado.
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 Fpr-2 -- 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 | 25 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek Near Sedalia | 39 cfs | → |
| Big Dry Creek Blw C-470 At Highlands Ranch | 5 cfs | → |
| Plum Creek At Titan Rd Nr Louviers | 71 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek Below Cherry Creek Lake | 44 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franktown Parker Fpr-2.
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
Fishing spots
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
- Pinery Reservoir
- Salisbury Park
- Aurora Reservoir
- Quincy Reservoir
- Cherry Knolls Pond
Track Franktown Parker Fpr-2 in the Snoflo app
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About Franktown Parker Fpr-2
Where does the data for Franktown Parker Fpr-2 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 Fpr-2.