Florence North Res. No. 2 is an earth dam located in Fremont County, Colorado, built in 1992. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,129 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Florence North Res. No. 2
The primary purpose of Florence North 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 Oak Creek-os near Florence.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,129 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
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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Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | Fremont |
| Nearest City | Florence |
| River/Stream | Oak Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.38750, -105.13807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,129 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Florence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CO02981 |
| Federal ID | CO02981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |