Florence South Res. No. 2
Florence South Res. No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Florence South Res. No. 2
The primary purpose of Florence South Res. No. 2 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 First Alkali Creek-os near Florence.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 05/17/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Colorado dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Florence |
| River/Stream | First Alkali Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.33835, -105.11921 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 277 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FLORENCE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02982 |
| Federal ID | CO02982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |