Franktown Parker Fpa-1 dam
Franktown Parker Fpa-1
Franktown Parker Fpa-1 is a locally owned dam in Elizabeth, Colorado, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1963. This earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet, with a hydraulic height of 26 feet and a structural height of 32 feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition, as assessed in April 2019.
Located on Antelope Creek-TR, Franktown Parker Fpa-1 has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 25 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing flood risks in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1473 cubic feet per second, this dam is a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, ensuring the safety and well-being of nearby communities.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Franktown Parker Fpa-1 undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in April 2019. While the dam's risk assessment is rated as high (2), its current condition is deemed satisfactory for its intended purpose. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Franktown Parker Fpa-1 are essential in safeguarding against potential flood events and ensuring the resilience of water systems 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 Fpa-1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek Near Franktown | 3 cfs | → |
| Monument Creek At Palmer Lake | 1 cfs | → |
| Monument C Ab N.Gate Blvd At Usaf Academy | 7 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Abv Briargate Pkwy | 3 cfs | → |
| East Plum Cr Blw Haskins Gulch Nr Castle Rock | 8 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood Creek At Woodmen Rd Nr Colo Springs | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Franktown Parker Fpa-1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Palmer Lake
- Monument Lake (El Paso County)
- Upper Reservoir - Palmer Lake
- Deadmans Creek
- Bingham Lake-Pinery Reservoir
- Pinery Reservoir
Track Franktown Parker Fpa-1 in the Snoflo app
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About Franktown Parker Fpa-1
Where does the data for Franktown Parker Fpa-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 Fpa-1.