Project Goals


  • Work with all project stakeholders to develop a feasible and cost effective solution that will benefit the entire local community.

 

  • Build upon previous hydrologic studies to understand complex flow splits in the upper basin and their effect on potential solutions in the lower basin.

 

  • Extend previous studies that were limited to the City and County of Denver corporate bounary to the lower portion of the basin.

 

  • Identify the potential for flooding in the lower basin with significant detail to develop potential design alternatives.

 

  • Develop several workable alternatives with a clear understanding of the pros and cons of each.

 

  • Provide preliminary design of the preferred alternative.

 

 

Project Overview

The Lower Park Hill drainage basin receives stormwater runoff from an urban watershed encompassing over seven square miles of tributary drainage area. The lower portion of the basin currently lacks a well defined drainage channel or significant stormwater outfall to the South Platte River. This lack of stormwater facilities has led to frequent flooding of local properties in the area, occasional wash-out of railroad facilities, and significant flood damage to Denver Water's recycling plant.

This study aims to first identify the drainage complexities within the basin allowing for a complete understanding of the potential flooding in the area. From there, the study will develop potential design alternatives to alleviate potential flooding, and ultimately provide preliminary design for a perferred alternative to move forward with future improvements.


Project Sponsors

  • Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
  • Denver Water
  • City and County of Denver

Project Stakeholders

The following stakeholders are invited to participate and provide input during the planning process:

  • Adams County
  • Commerce City
  • SUNCOR
  • Rock Island Railroad
  • Union Pacific Railroad
  • BNSF Railway
  • Regional Transportation District (RTD)
  • Farmers Reservoir and Irrogation Company (FRICO)
  • Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
  • Individual Property Owners

Project Engineer

  • Enginuity Engineering Solutions, in partnership with Matrix Design Group
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