Florence North Res. No. 1

Florence North Res. No. 1 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Florence North Res. No. 1

The primary purpose of Florence North Res. No. 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Florence (local government). It impounds the Oak Creek-os near Florence, Co.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateColorado
CountyFremont
Nearest CityFlorence, Co
River/StreamOak Creek-os
Coordinates38.38940, -105.13762

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length960 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge12 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF FLORENCE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCO02980
Federal IDCO02980
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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