Bfn Operations
Key Takeaway
Bfn Operations is classified as significant hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 47% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 425 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1996 |
| NID ID | FL00106 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BFN OPERATIONS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bfn Operations?
Bfn Operations is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bfn Operations?
Bfn Operations is owned by BFN OPERATIONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bfn Operations built?
Bfn Operations was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bfn Operations?
Bfn Operations serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bfn Operations?
Bfn Operations has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bfn Operations last inspected?
Bfn Operations was last inspected on February 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.