Bfn Operations is an earth dam located in Gadsden County, Florida, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 950 ft long. 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 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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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Nearest City | Wetumpka |
| River/Stream | Vote Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.55560, -84.61510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bfn Operations |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00106 |
| Federal ID | FL00106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |