Bfn Operations

Bfn Operations is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Bfn Operations

The primary purpose of Bfn Operations is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bfn Operations (private). It impounds the Vote Creek near Wetumpka.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/2025.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateFlorida
CountyGadsden
Nearest CityWetumpka
River/StreamVote Creek
Coordinates30.55560, -84.61510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length950 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage143 acre-ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge425 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBFN OPERATIONS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDFL00106
Federal IDFL00106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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